How To Get Help With Bankruptcy Fees

Paul says

Hi Jeff

Further advice about help with Bankruptcy fees can be found on the National Debtline’s website here:

http://www.nationaldebtline.co.uk/england_wales/factsheet.php?page=01_bankruptcy#ccf

They will also give you some idea about any reduction to the court fee that you’re entitled to, depending on your circumstances.

If you feel you need further advice, then call the National Debtline on 0808 808 4000 or try your local CAB, or, if you are unsure whether bankruptcy is the best option for you, then chat through your situation with a debt adviser at Payplan on 0800 917 7823.

All the best

Paul

Paul says

Hi Samantha

Yes, as the article points out, it is a strange irony that bankruptcy carries a fee – however, the purpose of the fee is to cover the cost that the court incurs for processing a bankruptcy application – including the work that the Official Receiver undertakes to ensure that the process is carried out in the correct manner, and any investigations into an individual’s finances before granting the application.

As mentioned above, if you feel bankruptcy is the best way forward for your particular circumstances, then try contacting some of the energy trusts, the CAB or the National Debtline. Also, if you receive benefits, then you may be entitled to a reduction in the fee required.

If you want a second opinion about whether bankruptcy is suitable for you, then give Payplan a call – they can look at any alternatives for you, and if bankruptcy is still the best option, then they will recommend it anyway.

Hope this is helpful

Paul

Paul says

Hi Lindsay

If you’re receiving benefits, then you should get some reduction in the court fees – ask your local county court for further details – they should be willing to help you here.

Alternatively, I’d most definitely speak to your local CAB to see if there’s a local organisation or trust who could help you further.

Or – you could try Turn2Us who signpost people in financial need to charities and trusts who may be able to help them.

Hope this helps

Paul

megan says

hi i am a single mother, renting in a house with 2 kids after been evicted from my own home last year cus my ex husband never paid for the bills, im on my own now on benifits such as jsa, housing ben, i been advised by cab to go thru bankruptcy and need to find £525 for the fees? please help??

Gemma says
Hi Megan, I am sorry to hear about your situation. Have you spoken to your local CAB to see if they can recommend anywhere to get help with the fees? Depending on your debt level a Debt Relief Order may be possible and it only costs £90. Have a look at another blog to see if you are eligible http://www.payplan.com/debt-news/2011/02/15/debt-relief-orders-2/ You can always call us and we will go through your situation with you and go through the options that you have available to you.
April 18, 2012 at 9:30 am
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