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Joint debts and belongings if your partner is bankrupt
to prison. The trustee usually checks what your partner gave or sold to you over the last 5 years. They can check things that happened over 5 years ago if they think your partner has 'defrauded creditors
Dealing with the official receiver after bankruptcy
. If you don't attend you may be arrested and could be fined or, in very limited circumstances, sent to prison. Creditors' meeting The official receiver may arrange a meeting of all your creditors
Your circumstances have changed - debt relief orders
or charges that have been added since you applied for the DRO you could be charged with a criminal offence, which could lead to a fine or even prison you could have a debt relief restrictions order made
Getting a second adult rebate on your council tax
as a second adult. For example, if they’re in prison. You can talk to an adviser if you’re not sure whether someone counts as a second adult. Check which rules apply to you Which rules apply usually
Check you have the ‘right to reside’ for housing
If you’ve been in prison Time in prison can’t be taken into account when deciding if you have 5 years’ permanent residence. When working out how long you’ve had a right to reside, you also can’t add
The Human Rights Act 1998
organisation, like a hospital, government department or the courts. Private organisations or charities which carry out public functions are also public authorities - for example, private prisons. More about
Is your home at risk if your partner is bankrupt
done this, your partner could have a bankruptcy restrictions order made against them, be fined or even sent to prison. If you can't afford to buy your partner's share of the home, you might be able
Can your debt relief order be stopped
be stopped, but it may lead to a debt relief restrictions order and you could even be fined or go to prison. Challenging the decision to stop a DRO If your DRO is revoked, you have the right to apply
Discrimination because of sexual orientation
, banking, entertainment and transport housing any of the activities carried out by public authorities, such as the NHS, government departments, local authorities, the police and prisons. Discrimination
Check how bankruptcy affects your belongings
offence, or could lead to you having to follow extra restrictions. The restrictions are called a ‘bankruptcy restrictions order’ (BRO). You could also be fined or sent to prison. If you’ve already sold