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bankruptcy and work

Hi there just found this site and need some info please.

I have recently been declared bankrupt but luckily just found a job thing is now i dont know exactly what i do next i understand i have to contact them but what will happpen will they ask for a means statement or will they require a lot more that i can give.

My total ammount was about £14,000

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  • sparrabeth
    sparrabeth Posts: 677 Forumite
    It will depend on how much you have spare after your living expenses as to how much you will pay into your BR from what I understand. They will do your budget and take a percentage of your surplus (your income minus your outgoings) to pay into your bankruptcy.

    From what I can gather, they are quite generous with your expenses.
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  • JCS1
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    Hi,

    You have 21 days to inform your OR. They will then send you a IPOQ form where you list you income and outgoings. Past this on here first and people will advise you.

    If there is a surplus between your income and outgoings, the OR will look to put an Income Payments Agreement in place for a period of 36 months. There has to be a surplus of £100 a month first, and then they only take a percentage.

    Hope this helps.
  • Thankyou very much very helpful i will post back with more info when i have contacted them.
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