People who find themselves unable to repay their debts are being urged to seek advice with money problems to avoid getting too deep into debt. In County courts, people at risk of being evicted from their home as a result of possession proceedings can get advice and support while posters giving people details of free advice providers to assist them with their debt problems are on display. The Government is also pressing ahead with plans for creditors to give people owing them money information on how to contact them to discuss problems, including details of independent free advice providers in a letter before taking legal action, helping them to avoid court. Proposals to give judges powers to issue Enforcement Relief Orders to give people who have temporary financial difficulties a short break from repaying a debt where there is clear evidence that their circumstances will improve within a short period are also being considered, following consultation in June.

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8 August 2008
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