Chapter 9: Dealing with non-priority debts1. Choosing a strategyAvailability of incomeInsuranceAvailability of capitalRealisable assetsEquity in the homeChange of circumstancesThe amount owedType of debtRepayment periodEnforcement issues2. The general approach to non-priority debtsWhen debts may need to be treated differentlyDebt management plans3. Strategies for dealing with non-priority debtsRequest a write-offAdvantagesDisadvantagesUseful argumentsChecklist for actionRequest a partial write-offAdvantagesDisadvantagesUseful argumentsChecklist for actionRequest that interest be frozen or reducedAdvantagesDisadvantagesUseful argumentsChecklist for actionOffer a reduced capital sum in full and final settlementAdvantagesDisadvantagesUseful argumentsChecklist for actionOffer payment by a capital sum and instalmentsAdvantagesDisadvantagesUseful argumentsChecklist for actionHolding tactics (moratorium)AdvantagesDisadvantagesUseful argumentsChecklist for actionOffer token paymentsAdvantagesDisadvantagesUseful argumentsChecklist for actionEquitable distribution of available income (pro rata payments)AdvantagesDisadvantagesUseful argumentsChecklist for actionConsolidate the debtsAdvantagesDisadvantagesEquity release loansAdvantagesDisadvantagesChecklist for actionSelling the homeAdvantagesDisadvantagesUseful argumentsChecklist for actionVoluntary charge4. Court-based strategiesGeneral stayAdministration orderBankruptcy and debt relief ordersIndividual voluntary arrangementTime order5. Debt respite schemesBreathing space schemeStandard breathing space moratoriumEffect and consequences of moratoriumClient's duties during moratoriumEligibilityThe role of the debt adviserMental health crisis moratoriumEnd of the moratoriumStatutory debt repayment plansThis chapter covers:1. Choosing a strategy (next)2. The general approach to non-priority debts (here)3. Strategies for dealing with non-priority debts (here)4. Court-based strategies (here)5. Debt respite schemes (here)