Case study

How Michael halved his $133,000 debt and avoided Bankruptcy

Part X (10) Personal Insolvency Agreement
Initial debt
$133,000
Outcome
Debt free
in five years

Key results at a glance

Results that speak for themselves
$133,000
Total debt consolidated
$65,980
Total debt reduction
1
Manageable repayment plan

The challenge

Despite generating a strong income post-business closure, compounding debts and uncooperative creditors left Michael trapped in an escalating financial crisis.

Post-COVID business closure

The fallout from shutting down his business left Michael with significant residual liabilities.

Escalating unsecured debt

His obligations quickly snowballed to $133,000, spanning credit cards, personal loans, and complex ATO debts.

Failed creditor negotiations

Michael’s proactive attempts to negotiate manageable terms directly with his creditors were rejected.

Imminent risk of Bankruptcy

Without a formal intervention, Michael faced the very real threat of bankruptcy and the loss of his motor vehicle.

The solution

After reviewing Michael’s income and asset position, we identified that a Part X (10) Personal Insolvency Agreement (PIA) would provide immediate legal protection and a structured path to recovery.

Comprehensive financial assessment

We evaluated his $100,000 income capacity against his $133,000 debt to determine a fair and realistic repayment threshold.

Asset protection strategy

We structured the agreement specifically to ensure his motor vehicle was excluded and fully protected from creditors.

Formal creditor proposal

We stepped in to negotiate where previous attempts failed, formally proposing a PIA that creditors legally accepted.

Tailored repayment terms

We secured a fixed, 60-month term at $1,117 per month, significantly reducing his overall debt burden while fitting his current budget.

Why this approach worked

Getting started is easy and straightforward

Reason 1

Massive debt reduction

By establishing a Part X (10) PIA, we successfully negotiated Michael’s total obligations down from $133,000 to $67,020, instantly wiping out roughly $65,980 (50%) of his financial burden.

Reason 2

Asset retention & stability

Instead of losing his assets to bankruptcy proceedings, Michael was able to retain full ownership of his motor vehicle while making a single, predictable monthly payment of $1,117.

The result

Michael successfully executed a Part X (10) Personal Insolvency Agreement, experiencing immediate relief from creditor harassment. The outcome entirely eliminated the threat of bankruptcy, protected his primary mode of transport, and provided a clear, 5-year framework to become completely debt-free.

Before
After
Improvement
Total debt
$133,000
$67,020
~$65,980 reduced (50%)
Payment structure
Multiple complex accounts
1 consolidated plan
$1,117 / month
Financial status
Facing imminent bankruptcy
Bankruptcy legally avoided
Secured financial future
Asset status
Vehicle at risk of seizure
Vehicle fully retained
100% asset protection

Additional benefits

A comprehensive approach to your financial recovery

Protection of key assets, ensuring full retention of your motor vehicle

Mental clarity and reduced stress from ATO and creditor pressure

Ability to safely rebuild your finances with freed-up cash flow

On track to be completely debt-free in five years

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