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Debt and Bankruptcy 837 topics

Discuss debt and bankruptcy in divorce. How does it affect the Ancillary Relief settlement if me or my ex go bankrupt or enter an IVA during divorce?
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loans and property
My stbx moved into my home and married me 2yrs later we have now separated and his name has never been on the mortgage.. I had equity in my property when he mov ...
30 Sep 08, by anjula
Latest 02 Oct 08 by anjula
Replies:2
:462
Latest by anjula
02 Oct 08
She wants to leave me with all the debt !
My wife and I have been married for almost 2 years. I thought everything was going well until a few weeks ago when she told me that she wants a divorce. She tol ...
11 Sep 08, by MSJBucks
Latest 29 Sep 08 by JulesW
Replies:2
:710
Latest by JulesW
29 Sep 08
credit cards
my exwife tobe has lot of creditcard debt in her name, can she pin any of debt on me? ...
25 Sep 08, by bobbydavro
Latest 29 Sep 08 by micheelgeorge
Replies:2
:690
Latest by micheelgeorge
29 Sep 08
advice on buy to let debt
the ex has 8 properties purchased in his sole name and the mortgages are in his sole name.

They were purchased from money in our joint account and the ...
24 Sep 08, by is1
Latest 25 Sep 08 by LittleMrMike
Replies:1
:404
Latest by LittleMrMike
25 Sep 08
joint debt advice
Hi
I was hoping someone would be able to give me some advice on an ongoing joint credit card debt. In Dec it was agreed that some property should be sold to ...
24 Sep 08, by Lizbeth
Replies:0
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Debt and HIS bills
Just read an interesting post re: debt which got me to thinking.

If my ex has run up debts on credit cards and loans during the marriage (and some duri ...
23 Sep 08, by April Baby
Latest 23 Sep 08 by mike62
Replies:8
:1063
Latest by mike62
23 Sep 08
question
my partner has started a divorce with her ex.

they current have a joint account. she hasn't put money into the joint account (no job) but she has had ...
23 Sep 08, by ajax111
Latest 23 Sep 08 by mike62
Replies:1
:400
Latest by mike62
23 Sep 08
Finance meltdown
My wife has been gone a few weeks and our finances which were never very good are falling apart

I was going to go to the bank to discuss but a friend w ...
21 Sep 08, by prime
Latest 21 Sep 08 by suzannec30
Replies:5
:643
Latest by suzannec30
21 Sep 08
splitting the debts
Hi All,

I want to divorce but i'm worried about the debts. Currently, i'm paying for all expenses of ex2b and children (2). On top of that, I'm payin ...
17 Sep 08, by div28ox
Latest 20 Sep 08 by Ephelia
Replies:5
:583
Latest by Ephelia
20 Sep 08
What happens to all 'our' debt in my name
My husband has recently asked me for a divorce, we haven't been married quite 3 years and between us have a lot of debt mainly in my name because of his previou ...
16 Sep 08, by Simplyblue
Latest 19 Sep 08 by notmarriednow
Replies:1
:608
Latest by notmarriednow
19 Sep 08
His debts
Quick one here but it is bothering me. I drive car registered in husband's name and the financing is in his name. I don't have to keep the car but do I have t ...
17 Sep 08, by WeeKate
Latest 17 Sep 08 by saffron1968
Replies:1
:471
Latest by saffron1968
17 Sep 08
Being restored to financial position prior to marr
Hi My full sorry tale is under the introductions section so I wont repeat here.
I married Dec 07, and left my evil proverbial of a husband 4 weeks ago (due ...
27 Aug 08, by NatashaBL
Latest 11 Sep 08 by Sera
Replies:5
:552
Latest by Sera
11 Sep 08
He's stolen the company asset - Now what?
As husband and wife team, our company was doing ok, but a downturn in the market and the divorce has left me running it single handed whilst looking after the n ...
06 Sep 08, by Dorsetphoenix
Replies:0
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What if he goes bankrupt?
My ex has 8 buy to lets mortgaged and in his sole name (set up this way for tax purposes). We ahve one in joint name.

7 of the 8 are due for remortgagi ...
01 Sep 08, by is1
Latest 02 Sep 08 by dawn1
Replies:1
:598
Latest by dawn1
02 Sep 08
Advice wanted with mortgage and divorce costs
Hi I would appreciate some advice on the following matters, it needs to be pointed out that I am Bankrupt and not yet discharged.

My ex and kids live i ...
27 Aug 08, by padiman
Latest 31 Aug 08 by mez
Replies:1
:498
Latest by mez
31 Aug 08
Hmrc and possessions
I am recently divorced during the divorce i found that i was an equal shareholder in my ex husbands company. I had been unaware of this during the 7 yrs the ...
28 Aug 08, by eitsop
Replies:0
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People chasing debts on MH
Hi - I hope someone can give me some advise. Before we separated we jointly agreed to have double glazing installed - and at the time I had no idea things were ...
28 Aug 08, by oncebittentwiceshy
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forging signature
over the weekend I found out that we have £150000 more business loan than in January ( this has already found a home )
We both have to sign bank agreement ...
13 Jul 08, by marriaa
Latest 28 Aug 08 by Zara2009
Replies:6
:890
Latest by Zara2009
28 Aug 08
Debts of the marriage or sole responsibility
As most people know already! My ex2b has loads of debts regarding his sole trader business and is unable to pay any of it.
I never knew about any of it, and ...
27 Aug 08, by mez
Latest 27 Aug 08 by Angel557
Replies:2
:637
Latest by Angel557
27 Aug 08
ccj's and selling house
Now what Wikki peeps? I am waiting for nisi to be agreed and sent.In meantime he has 1 ccj against him that I know of and others will follow because he is choos ...
25 Aug 08, by mez
Latest 26 Aug 08 by War
Replies:5
:889
Latest by War
26 Aug 08
Can he do this?
Hi,

Just found out that stbx took over £2.5k out of joint account in cash over last 3 months we were together. (I had been ill so he was looking afte ...
25 Aug 08, by 40 Not Out
Latest 25 Aug 08 by dawn1
Replies:1
:432
Latest by dawn1
25 Aug 08
Responsibility for debt
During our 15 year marriage we encoured about £50000 of debt

12000 on a joint unsecured loan
38000 on credit card in my name but debt benefited bo ...
17 Aug 08, by Dunc68
Latest 21 Aug 08 by Sera
Replies:8
:1400
Latest by Sera
21 Aug 08
Racking up debt on joint account
My husband and I have a joint account that includes our checking, savings, and mortgage. Since we have separated, he has been overspending on the account, goin ...
11 Aug 08, by indyflmgrl
Latest 20 Aug 08 by Getaway
Replies:7
:1429
Latest by Getaway
20 Aug 08
Clean break consent order
Just filed for divorce and he has acknowledged and is not contesting it. We have drawn up an agreement for a clean break consent order and are both happy with i ...
12 Aug 08, by mez
Latest 16 Aug 08 by mez
Replies:9
:1680
Latest by mez
16 Aug 08
Separation agreement
Hi I have a friend who is thinking of getting a £40 Separation agreement of the internet.
I have advised her not to as her situation is complicated.
14 Aug 08, by muckypup
Latest 14 Aug 08 by poppy5
Replies:1
:649
Latest by poppy5
14 Aug 08
Sharing future debts
Hi everyone
We were on the verge of completing the consent order but ex has decided that he wants me to pay half of any debts on our joint bank account unti ...
14 Aug 08, by Rosalie
Latest 14 Aug 08 by D L
Replies:1
:466
Latest by D L
14 Aug 08
Debt Problem
Hi there,

I am hoping someone can help. My aunt is in serious finanical difficulty. My uncle and aunt have temporary split and anyway they have a mas ...
10 Aug 08, by Laura2009
Latest 10 Aug 08 by luckyfist
Replies:1
:477
Latest by luckyfist
10 Aug 08
Who is liable for debts in a marriage ?
Can someone tell me what rules apply to debts within a marriage. My sister is just splitting up with her husband and they have a fair bit of debt between them b ...
26 Apr 08, by Ladybelle
Latest 08 Aug 08 by happy72
Replies:7
:2384
Latest by happy72
08 Aug 08
Small Claims after Clean Break?
Hiya,

my ex left me with dept up to my eyeballs thanks to her leagl team. I have now been railroaded by her lawyer and the judge to accept a "cle ...
04 Aug 08, by DIY Divorce
Latest 07 Aug 08 by debsn
Replies:3
:641
Latest by debsn
07 Aug 08
debt
how debt or IVA affect divous in sharing the asset? is the debt will be considered first before other. thanks ...
01 Aug 08, by AQUASHAM
Replies:0
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Wife's debts before I met her
Hi. Number of years ago (before I knew her), my wife somehow got into something like 30,000pounds worth of debt. She tells me they were debts from her ex - that ...
19 Jul 08, by everynamegone
Latest 19 Jul 08 by Matt/24/7
Replies:1
:628
Latest by Matt/24/7
19 Jul 08
HELP!!!!!!
I am desperate for some advice!

Is there anyone out there who might know the ansers to my questions.

Quick overview;

Together for 20 ...
15 Jul 08, by bluefairy
Latest 15 Jul 08 by dawn1
Replies:3
:774
Latest by dawn1
15 Jul 08
Debt Question
When my partner was told to leave the MH his x wife consolidated all the debts that were on credit cards and loans (approx £17K)and put them on the mortgage (w ...
11 Jul 08, by hollys800
Latest 11 Jul 08 by hollys800
Replies:2
:638
Latest by hollys800
11 Jul 08
Im being taken to court but cant afford it
Sorry for being repeating myself but I cant open my previous mailing

Im £18k in debt have £2k solicitor bill and my ex is taking me to court for her ...
09 Jul 08, by Just_Jack
Latest 11 Jul 08 by D L
Replies:4
:869
Latest by D L
11 Jul 08
Financial irresponsibility
My x2b spent our whole marriage getting ito financial difficulties. Catalogues/book clubs/credit cards etc. She worked and kept most of her income throughout th ...
25 May 08, by black days ahead
Latest 08 Jul 08 by soulmanuk
Replies:6
:1272
Latest by soulmanuk
08 Jul 08
Help.....soon 2bx bankcrupt threatens 2 come back
Hi everybody,

I hope you could help me with this one.

Husband went bankrupt in feb last year.Lived under the same roof, with him paying next t ...
05 Jul 08, by eagle
Latest 05 Jul 08 by sexysadie
Replies:3
:659
Latest by sexysadie
05 Jul 08
Secured loan on property
Hi my boyfriend's wife commited adultry and left the marital home (before I met him) with their two children. She ran up a large amount of debt during the marr ...
04 Jul 08, by golden_delicious
Latest 05 Jul 08 by dawn1
Replies:1
:685
Latest by dawn1
05 Jul 08
Charging Orders
Hi,
Hoping someone can help me please!
My stbx is adamant that all debts incurred during the duraton of the marriage in my name are mine and nothing to ...
30 Jun 08, by ragel
Latest 01 Jul 08 by hadenoughnow
Replies:3
:782
Latest by hadenoughnow
01 Jul 08
Share of money
My wife ran debts of 20k which we got a loan for, but now I have found out she has started running debts up again over 7k.
If i get a divorce can I stop her ...
29 Jun 08, by Electra
Latest 30 Jun 08 by Electra
Replies:2
:611
Latest by Electra
30 Jun 08
Loan / property / work
Hello
my husband forced me to take out a loan of 20K before we broke up. He then got me to transfer this amount to his name. I would like him to take the r ...
26 Jun 08, by enigma
Latest 28 Jun 08 by LittleMrMike
Replies:1
:723
Latest by LittleMrMike
28 Jun 08

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