Part time Dad expenses on a DRO

rich4rd83

Hi guys, I am wondering if anyone can help! I am thinking about a DRO and want to know if expenses I incure as a father will be allowable. 

My Son in 6, Autistic and nonverbal. I see him twice a week. He has to have McDonalds nuggets on a Monday and chip shop sausages and chips on a Tuesday. Its his routine and it's best to keep a routine. His diet is aweful, but he will eat this.

I am also the one who takes him for haircuts. He literally won't allow anyone else to take him. I also buy him clothes every now and again.

Due to me taking debts out of my marriage, I don't pay child maintenance as I have expenses that I've mentioned and in condiserable debt!

Does anyone know if these types of expenses as a parent are OK?

I also take him swimming, because it's literally the only activity he will do. Would swimming membership be allowed?

Any help gratefully appreciated 

Brie

Of course money you pay for your children is acceptable.  

If you look at the statement of account (SOA) on the Debtfree Wannabee board you'll see all the information that is required for a budget that can be used as the basis for a DRO.  Food is food.  If you are buying it for you or your son it's still food and an allowable expense.  His haircuts can be included where you might include your own.  Swimming is a leisure activity obviously but again you just include his with yours.  

Think about it and consider what is reasonable.  Yes clothing and feeding your son is reasonable.  If you were taking him heli-skiing that might not be. 

And don't forget that the DRO includes the fact that you can have £75 excess every month.  Even at McD prices that's a lot of nuggets!!

If you want to read some independent info on DROs DebtCamel is one of the best websites in the UK.

What is a DRO (Debt Relief Order) ?

rich4rd83

Brie said:

Of course money you pay for your children is acceptable.  

If you look at the statement of account (SOA) on the Debtfree Wannabee board you'll see all the information that is required for a budget that can be used as the basis for a DRO.  Food is food.  If you are buying it for you or your son it's still food and an allowable expense.  His haircuts can be included where you might include your own.  Swimming is a leisure activity obviously but again you just include his with yours.  

Think about it and consider what is reasonable.  Yes clothing and feeding your son is reasonable.  If you were taking him heli-skiing that might not be. 

And don't forget that the DRO includes the fact that you can have £75 excess every month.  Even at McD prices that's a lot of nuggets!!

If you want to read some independent info on DROs DebtCamel is one of the best websites in the UK.

What is a DRO (Debt Relief Order) ?

Thankyou. I looked as much as possible online, but couldn't see an answer. Much appreciated 👍