DRO's - how long does it take to get one?

[I've got no money]

From paying the fee does anyone know how long it takes for the DRO to be made?

 

I'm asking as a friend of a friend needs one fairly urgently

[rebel11]

The guys will be happy to advise as soon as they are available.

[Wintry]

From paying the fee does anyone know how long it takes for the DRO to be made?

 

I'm asking as a friend of a friend needs one fairly urgently

 

Hi

 

I understand the procedure should go something like this (but no guarantees from me) -

 

When a DRO application is submitted and the fee has been paid in full, the DRO Unit will carry out verification checks to make sure the information is correct.

 

The DRO Unit may then -

 

Make a Debt Relief Order

Decline the Debt Relief Order

Request further information

 

The DRO Unit will usually make a decision on the application within two working days of it being submitted.

 

In some cases the DRO Unit may carry out an investigation into the applicants affairs, although it does not have to do this.

 

The Approved Intermderiary involved will be e-mailed by the DRO Unit with confirmation of approval and the applicant should receive their written order within the next few working days thereafter.

 

The time consuming part may be getting an appointment with a suitable agency / approved intermediary and the pre application work itself as up to date accurate information etc will be required.

 

April 2011 Intermediary Guidence notes info link below that might give little insight.

 

http://www.i-m-a.org.uk/pdfs/Intermediary_guidance_Version_8_0_April_2011.pdf

 

As always though - best to take genuine independent impartial advice on all options available before making any decisions.

 

Hope this is of some help.

Edited August 21, 2011 by Wintry
Change from Jauary 2011 to April 2011 DRO guidence notes