Category Archives: Insolvency

Penalties for Debt

Capital punishment for even the most heinous crimes has been abolished in most western democracies with some significant exceptions such as the USA. In regard to debt however, the USA has a most benign set of laws dealing with insolvency … Continue reading

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An IVA can Help you to Keep your Property

An Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) is a formal agreement between an insolvent debtor and his or her unsecured. The terms of the IVA provide for the debtor to repay a portion of his or her unsecured debt over a limited … Continue reading

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Northern Ireland Top Region For Bankruptcy

It seems that Northern Ireland is leading the way compared to other regions of the UK in terms of the amount of personal debt problems encountered by its citizens, according to a report issued by a national debt charity, the … Continue reading

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Increasing Number of Irish Citizens Insolvent

Just five short years ago Ireland was awash with the ‘nouveau riche’ of the Celtic Tiger. Brash young Irish men and women and many not so young Irish citizens were basking in the realization that their time had come. Now … Continue reading

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The Contrast Between the UK and Ireland in dealing with Personal Debt Problems

The contrast between the UK and Ireland in dealing with personal debt problems is quite remarkable. The most startling contrast is perhaps the difference in the bankruptcy legislation. In the UK most bankruptcies are discharged within 1 year leaving the … Continue reading

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Dealing with your Debts

Here is a list of things that you should Do and Not Do if you are in Debt… Do the following apply to you? Are your debts increasing? Are you under pressure to keep up payments? Do you want to … Continue reading

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Going Bankrupt in Northern Ireland

Judging by a recent list of bankruptcy petitions, it seems that in N.Ireland almost every occupation, trade & profession has been affected by the recession. Students, unemployed persons and those who are retired have not escaped either. The law requires … Continue reading

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Different Perspectives on Debt Management Plans

From the Viewpoint of Creditors While creditors differ in how they view and treat Debt Management Plans, it is probably fair to say that creditors generally look on a Debt Management Plan (DMP) as the lesser of at least two … Continue reading

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