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| kayte |
Posted - 13 January 2009 : 21:19:44
**Bankrupt going abroad to travel & do non-paid work**
Hello :)
I have been Bankrupt since April 06...Paying a reasonably hefty IPA each month since then.
Since then I have also got married. My Husband works in the housebuilding trade. He has recently been made redundant for the 2nd time in 5 months and employment is looking bleak!!
Although we don't have huge savings..We have decided to take our motorhome to Europe & travel a little bit whilst WWOOFING (willing workers on organic farms) We will get parking facilities & food in exchange for work. So we won't have much expenditure at all.
MY QUESTION is....Can I do this as a Bankrupt? Will the OR/IP be able to stop me? Will the OR/IP still expect an IPA if I'm not actually earning any money? Is there anything bad? Do I just need to inform them and leave it at that...Or do they need to review/see evidence etc
My employer has agreed to keep my job open for my return ...but obviously won't be paying me anything.
Any advice greatly appreciated. Am worried sick that it will be a problem...
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| kayte |
Posted - 14 January 2009 : 18:01:52
 Thank you Jenny and thank you John
Still not heard anything from the OR...I will chase tomorrow! Will let you know their response 
This is a great forum, really glad i found it. |
| movin on |
Posted - 14 January 2009 : 09:54:40
Hi Kayte
Sounds like you have got a wonderful journey ahead with your new hubby, im so pleased for you.
Like John has said they may not be happy, but you are keeping them informed every step of the way, so as long as your both happy then - go for it !!!!!!
Oh and welcome to the forum
Jenny
xx
Onwards and Upwards is the way im going :-0)
From "Moneyworries" to "Movin On" in 3 months is fantastic :-))
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| John |
Posted - 13 January 2009 : 22:24:47
Hi kayte
your plans cannot be upset by the OR, although he might be upset by the plans!!!
Stand firm, make sure you stay in contact, nothing else they can do.
Good Luck
www.Bankruptcyhelp.org.uk
0800 078 9367 |
| kayte |
Posted - 13 January 2009 : 22:11:58
ohhh...and made a mistake...it was April 2007 i started IPA not 06!
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| kayte |
Posted - 13 January 2009 : 22:10:16
I did email today - but no reply as yet...That's when i started to fret and post here!
Problem is my initial OR at the beginning was just horrid!! and put me off communicating with them ever again...Luckily she left, so hopefully i will get a response from someone a little less rude!
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| dazed and confused |
Posted - 13 January 2009 : 21:57:39
Yeah it does sound great indeed!
Yeah I looked into doing some WWOOFing in NZ a few years back but never got round to it - it is definitely a good thing to do!
Would it not be worth contacting the OR and see what they say about it all?
Good luck and hope you get it all sorted.
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| kayte |
Posted - 13 January 2009 : 21:46:16
Thanks for reply :)
Am really looking forward to it. Had a tough few years before BR..Then met hubby and all got better. So sure we'll have an awesome time...and almost feel like i deserve it after years of rubbish! Just looking forward to actually doing some work that makes a real difference to someone/something :)
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| dazed and confused |
Posted - 13 January 2009 : 21:39:31
Hi Kayte and welcome to the Forum!
As far as I know, the OR cannot actually stop you from going, as long as you keep them fully informed of where you are and any changes in finances etc.
Don't take my word for it though - I am sure someone more 'in the know' will come along and let you know for sure.
Your trip sounds great - I am very jealous!
Good luck with it all! |
