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Changing your mind about something you've bought
might have different rights. If you bought the item from a shop Check the shop's policy on returns. Even though they don’t have to do it by law, lots of shops will say you can return items within 14
Reducing your monthly mortgage payments
to stop yourself from falling into debt. If your lender thinks you’re not dealing with your debt, they’ll take action through the courts. This could lead to you losing your home. Check how to deal
Choosing a debt management plan provider
court action that the DMP may affect your credit rating of the importance of meeting priority payments, for example, mortgage, rent and utilities not to ignore letters and contact from creditors Your
How income, debts and belongings are assessed for a debt relief order
could have restrictions made against you by the court. You may be prosecuted, which could lead to a fine, or even prison. More about debt relief restrictions orders How your belongings are assessed You
Dealing with income tax arrears
, but HMRC can: take your possessions, including vehicles, to sell at auction (called ‘distraint’) take money directly from your bank account, if your debt is £1,000 or more take court action make you
Applying to the CMS for child maintenance
domestic violence or abuse You can’t ask the CMS to arrange maintenance if you get maintenance under a court order which is less than a year old. It’s best if you can arrange maintenance directly
How to claim Pension Credit
claim Pension Credit, you might be able to get help with: housing costs - including Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction court fees the cost of Royal Mail’s mail redirection service if you move home
If the Pension Service says you've had a Pension Credit overpayment
plan taking amounts directly from your wages getting a court order for debt recovery Coronavirus – if your repayments for a benefit overpayment were temporarily stopped Your repayments will start
If you were misled or pressured into buying something you didn’t want
refund your money There are other steps you can take to solve your problem - these include using ‘alternative dispute resolution’, which is a way of solving disagreements without going to court. Report
Check how bankruptcy affects your money and bills
to court for an order to let you keep your pension. The rules are complicated - it's a good idea to get advice before going bankrupt or soon after. If you're not receiving income from your pension