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So confused with conflicting advice …
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DROs started in April 2009 IIRC
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Did you take out the DRO when your eldest was a toddler?
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Yes, she was very small. It was certainly before she started school.
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So given she's 17, you've not had a DRO in the last 6 years?
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In this case you probably are eligible for a DRO. You have already put numbers into the stepchange online tool? or spoken to them? I think you should rethink the numbers in your SoA here, the groceries is too low and so are child costs / clothes. Look at changing them and go back to Stepchange and say the Parkers valuation on your car - ask if you are eligible for a DRO
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I cannot fathom why National Debtline advised you to take an IVA for a little over 8 grand of debt 😣
The only reason I can think of, is that someone rather new to the job, was reading from a pre-prepared script, as that was terrible advice to give you.
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It is also strange that National Debtline did not suggest you talk to Payplan about an IVA, not StepChange.
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Thanks all for your valuable input!
No I definitely have not had the DRO in the last 6 years so I’m thinking this may be a viable option.
You can hopefully all see why I was so confused!! It just wasn’t making sense at all.I have arranged a phone appointment with Payplan in the next couple of weeks and I shall definitely be amending the budget before I do. I’m hoping they will be able to advise me on whether it is possible to continue on the dmp and if not then help me to apply for the dro.
I appreciate you all taking the time to read my post and share your thoughts:beer: Huge thanks to all who post comps :beer:1
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