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• How to get a debt relief order

  Sets out the steps you need to follow in the process of applying for a debt relief order

• Sorting out school problems

  Find out how to sort out difficulties with your child’s education, including how to complain if a problem at their school isn’t resolved

• Find a trader and check you can trust them

  Finding a seller or tradesperson who will do a good job and treat you fairly

• Offsetting rent arrears because repairs haven't been done

  How rent arrears for social housing tenants can be offset against the damages for not making repairs if your landlord is taking possession proceedings against you because of rent arrears

• Transferring property for the benefit of children

  Court powers to make certain property orders if it's for the good of a couple's child or children if a marriage or civil partnership breaks down

• Debt relief order application refused

  Reasons why your debt relief order application might be refused and what you can do if you think the refusal is unfair or wrong

• If there's a child protection plan for your child

  Explains what a child protection plan is, why it might be put in place to protect a child, what it covers, reviews and when it may end

• Paying off a credit agreement early

  Find out if your credit agreement is covered by the Consumer Credit Act 1974 and how to pay it off early

• Is your home at risk if your partner is bankrupt?

  Explains what could happen to your home, if you own or rent it jointly with a partner who goes bankrupt

• Avoiding creditors making you bankrupt

  Lists actions you can take to avoid being made bankrupt by someone you owe money