Individual Voluntary Arrangement- A Bankruptcy Alternative
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Individual Voluntary Arrangements: An Alternative to Bankruptcy
Overview
Mounting debts can quickly become overwhelming, making them seem impossible to manage with your current income. In these dire financial situations, many people consider bankruptcy. However, before resorting to such an option, it's worth exploring an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) as a viable alternative.
Understanding the Downside of Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy might appear to be the ultimate solution to escape financial difficulties. While it offers the opportunity for a fresh start and can clear your debt slate, it comes with significant long-term consequences. A bankruptcy record can tarnish your credit history for at least 10 years and requires public disclosure in the London Gazette, broadcasting your financial issues.
Exploring Individual Voluntary Arrangements
Instead of opting for bankruptcy, consider an IVA. This alternative involves collaborating with an authorized insolvency practitioner, typically a lawyer or accountant experienced in handling financial challenges. Together, you'll create a payment plan to present to your creditors.
Once you apply, the court can issue an "interim order," which temporarily prevents creditors from initiating bankruptcy proceedings against you without court approval. The insolvency practitioner, acting on your behalf, will arrange a meeting with your creditors to discuss and vote on the proposed arrangement.
The Role of Creditors and the Insolvency Practitioner
The insolvency practitioner organizes a crucial meeting between you and your creditors. The presence and participation of creditors at this meeting are vital, as they need to vote on the proposal. Creditors who don't attend or vote aren't bound by the agreement. After acceptance, the practitioner remains responsible for ensuring you meet the payment schedule.
Flexibility with Assets
An IVA offers flexibility regarding your assets. You can choose whether to sell or retain them, unlike in bankruptcy, where liquidation decisions lie with the appointed trustee.
Promoting Financial Discipline
Ultimately, both bankruptcy and IVAs can often be avoided with better financial discipline. Overspending, rather than inadequate income, frequently leads to debt. By adopting reasonable spending habits, you can prevent finding yourself in such financial predicaments.
Exploring an IVA provides a structured path to managing debts and potentially avoiding the adverse effects of bankruptcy.
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