A reader asked: I can't afford to go bankrupt! Is there anyone that can help with the fees? The bankruptcy fees in England and Wales are £680. This is made up of the £550 Official Receiver's fee and the £130 application fee. £680 is just stupidly high - most people go bankrupt because they are broke and they don't have hundreds of pounds in their bank account. The fees used to be reduced if … [Read more...]
Articles about Bankruptcy
This page lists all Debt Camel's articles about Bankruptcy in date order.
If you are thinking about going bankrupt, or are already bankrupt and have a problem, start by reading Debt Camel's Guide to Bankruptcy. That looks at how to decide if bankruptcy is right for you by providing you with the information you need. It also looks at the process of going bankrupt and what can happen when you are bankrupt. From "will I lose my house" to "how can I repair my credit record after bankruptcy" it covers all the common questions people have.
“Why I had to go bankrupt & how it went”
Everyone’s bankruptcy case is different. Here is L’s story. Few people will have the combination of a high income and high health costs that she had. But many will recognise the problem of consolidation loans not resolving their debt difficulties and have L's worries about bankruptcy. After years of struggling with debts and a chronic health condition, I applied for bankruptcy early in … [Read more...]
Who should you tell after you go bankrupt?
Who do you have to tell when your bankruptcy application has been approved? You don't have to tell anyone! All the debts listed on your bankruptcy application will be informed by the Official Receiver (OR) that you are now bankrupt. But this takes a few weeks, so there are some situations where it's good to tell a creditor yourself because it will make your life easier. Debts you … [Read more...]
Is your pension safe if you go bankrupt?
If you expect to go bankrupt soon you may be worried about whether your pension will be safe. The Insolvency Service published a summary of its new guidance on pensions and bankruptcy in England and Wales in 2015 after the "Pension Freedom" changes that year made it possible for many people to take money out of their pension from age 55, even if they are still working. There was some legal … [Read more...]
How to repair your credit record after bankruptcy
Bankruptcy badly affects your credit record for six years. This article looks at what should happen to your credit record when you are discharged from bankruptcy after a year. Even if you have no intention of getting into debt again, a good credit score makes it easier to rent a house, get a mobile contract and it's essential if you want a mortgage. First check what your credit records … [Read more...]
“What if I forgot to put a debt on my bankruptcy application?”
A reader asked: I am thinking of filing for bankruptcy. Some of my debts go back quite few years. I tried a DMP and an IVA that failed. I’m behind on my household Bills too. I’m single mum and find hard to cope with all this stress. I finally plucked the courage to do the form. I have at least 13 creditors, some of these details I took off my IVA creditors list but some have passed the debts … [Read more...]
Going bankrupt in England and Wales – a checklist
Most people find going bankrupt is stressful. Although afterwards it is usually much easier than you have expected, at the time there seems to be so much to get right. Here is a checklist, covering everything you need to do before submit your bankruptcy application. The good news is that this is now all much simpler than it used to be. A few years ago you had to go to court with three copies … [Read more...]
What happens after discharge from bankruptcy?
A reader asked: I went bankrupt in March 2017 and discharged in 2018. I am not paying an IPA. My question is about savings. Can I save now without any risk of my savings being taken from me? Also my grandmother wants to put a large sum of money in my name but I’m not sure if it would be safe so the last thing I want is for her to lose money, so I’ve been reluctant to do it. This article looks … [Read more...]
You both have debts – but may need different debt solutions
You both have debts, you both know it's time to tackle them and you want to do this together. But if one of you has a lot more debt, or a much larger income, or you own different assets, you don't have to have the same debt solution. A good debt adviser will help you look at what option each of you needs to get the best result for your family going forward. This article looks at some of … [Read more...]
Making bankruptcy look more scary than it is
It's natural to feel worried about bankruptcy, but some websites set out to make it sound a lot worse than it is. Some of what they say is simply wrong. Other bits may be right but they leave out important facts, so the issue sounds more difficult than it is in practice. And it's common for problems associated with bankruptcy to be listed in detail, but very similar points … [Read more...]
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