More problems, wife owes UK Department of Social Services money, we live in US. Help!

beeboah · #1 10-02-2006, 08:43 AM

So my wife incurred debt in the UK (Scotland) while she resided there. She was on means tested benefits and owes the Department of Social Services 600 pounds sterling.

My wife was born in the UK (Scotland). She now resides with me in the US (State of Virginia) as a permanent resident. I am a "natural" US Citizen.

My wife isn't working at this time, but I am.

Considering some of the UK stuff that I have seen on this forum, we would like to know what they can or would realistically do to her about this debt?

1) Could they extradite her?

2) Could they pull a foreign judgment?

3) Where would a hearing take place?

4) Any additional advice?

Thanks

beeboah · #2 10-02-2006, 09:45 AM

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RICKO · #3 10-02-2006, 09:50 AM

Unfortunately beeboah, I'm not sure how to help you with this issue, but I am pretty sure there is someone here who can. The only thing I can suggest (and this is a shot in the dark and maybe someone can tell me if I'm wrong or not) is to raise the question on jurisdiction. As you probably already know 600 Pounds Sterling is equal to (AND PLEASE CORRECT ME IF I'M WRONG) $6,876.00 US

APPROX. I am not sure that is something worth going after on their part.

beeboah · #4 10-02-2006, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by RICKO

Unfortunately beeboah, I'm not sure how to help you with this issue, but I am pretty sure there is someone here who can. The only thing I can suggest (and this is a shot in the dark and maybe someone can tell me if I'm wrong or not) is to raise the question on jurisdiction. As you probably already know 600 Pounds Sterling is equal to (AND PLEASE CORRECT ME IF I'M WRONG) $6,876.00 US

APPROX. I am not sure that is something worth going after on their part.

RICKO, thanks for the stab. Actually it is more like $1100 USD.

I am sure that this is going to be an interesting matter concerning jurisdiction.

Please keep the posts flowing!

Thanks RICKO

RICKO · #5 10-02-2006, 10:26 AM

WOW BIG DIFFERENCE

. Sorry about that. Converting foreign currencies can be confusing sometimes.

RICKO · #6 10-02-2006, 10:28 AM

Have they tried to contact her in any way?

beeboah · #7 10-02-2006, 10:31 AM

Yes, they sent her a letter with the amount (and just like me, to our old address down the street).

RICKO · #8 10-02-2006, 10:46 AM

Beeboah let me do a little more research on this but for now I just recieve a phone call from a cousin of mine telling me there are cops looking for him with a warrant for his arrest for unpaid tickets.

beeboah · #9 10-02-2006, 11:36 AM

Sorry for your situation.

Thanks for the assistance.

Bumpity bump bump.

beeboah · #10 10-02-2006, 05:10 PM

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