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Court debts and fines FAQ's

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There are several places you can go for free advice on legal matters.

Law centres are found in many larger towns and offer free advice from qualified solicitors or barristers. The Law Centres Federation can help you find your nearest centre.

Community Legal Advice can also assist you in finding free legal advice in your area.

England and Wales>Types of debt>Court debts and fines

You should always pay parking tickets or fixed-penalty notices as quickly as possible. If you do not, the amount increases and the issuing company may take further action. The action they can take will depend on who gave you the ticket. Some parking tickets are issued by the Police, and some are issued by the council.

Please call our free Helpline on 0800 138 1111 as soon as possible if you can not afford to pay.

England and Wales>Types of debt>Court debts and fines

At the moment, Child Support Agency (CSA) arrears are not recorded on your credit file unless they result in a liability order from a magistrates’ court. This may change as the new agency, the Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission (C-MEC) looks to expand the powers available to collect child maintenance arrears.

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