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If a spouse files for bankruptcy will assets such as property that are in the name of the of the other spouse only be seized?
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Property belonging to the bankruptcy petitioner is subject to seizure and liquidation in a chapter 7 bankruptcy unless it is designated exempt under federal or state law. Jointly owned marital property is subject to seizure depending upon the state in which the bankruptcy is filed and status of the property in question. Property only in the name of the non filing spouse cannot be seized by the bankruptcy court or attached by creditor action unless the married couple reside in a community property state (and that can sometimes be subject to appeal. Chapter 13 is a consolidation bankruptcy in which the petitioner retains all their property as long as the terms of the 13 are followed.
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If your spouse is incarcerated are you entitled to all his assets?
You are entitled to their assets if you are married, because they are your assets as well. Certain things that require joint filing like bankruptcy cannot happen while they are in prison.
Does Florida allow seizure of joint property in civil cases?
In Florida - except for a homesteaded residence, nothing is safe from seizure from a court order or bankruptcy. Even jointly owned assets may be seized and sold. Half of the proceeds from the sale or liquidation will then be retruned to the non-involved spouse.
If you file bankruptcy do you have to liquidate all your investments?
Yes, unless you were smart enough to put some of these investments in your spouse's name or someone else's name. * In the US property and assets that are subject to seizure and liquidation by the bankruptcy court is determined by the type of bankruptcy that is filed and whether it is a federal or state filing.
If you own two rental homes in Texas will they be in jeopardy if your fiance has to file bankruptcy on debts he incurred before the marriage?
First, no question about it, being married to someone who then files bankruptcy, or has financial issues, can certainly affect you in many ways. I believe (but am not sure) Texas is a community property state. I which case you can definitely have more problems, as each of your assets and liability easily become community assets, and these would logically be part of the bankruptcy. There are ways, albeit it takes a certain amount of action ( prenupts, separate bank accounts, etc.,) before and during the marriage, to keep your assets as "sole & separate". Good lawyerly advice is needed. * Real property that is owned before marriage does not become part of joint marital property unless the title is changed to include the new spouse. Debts incurred before a marriage do not become the responsibility of the new spouse even in a community property state such as Texas. Joint marital assets will be subject to bankruptcy procedure in a CP state even if only one spouse files for bankruptcy.
Are assets of non-filing spouse considered in bankruptcy?
No. When one spouse files for bankruptcy and the other spouse does not, they are only filing for their own personal debts and not those of the spouse. In general, the filing of bankruptcy by one spouse will not affect the other spouse's financial situation. A debt is created by contract between a debtor and a creditor - each debtor must sign the contract to be liable for payment. Therefore, the bankruptcy of one spouse does not cause the other to become bankrupt. Debts where spouses are joint and severally liable for payment will remain with the spouse who has not filed for bankruptcy.
Is surviving spouse responsible for other spouse's debt?
The laws presume that the spouse inherits at least half, if not all, of the other spouse's assets. But the estate has to liquidate all debts before they can transfer any assets to the spouse. One way or another, the spouse ends up paying the debt. The spouse has some right in all real property owned by the husband. If the assets are not enough to cover the debt, the real property may have a lien placed against it to cover those debts.
Can only a spouse file chapter 7?
A married person may file for bankruptcy without including a spouse. The particular circumstances governing the situation will dictate whether this is or is not a wise decision. Property held in joint names such as a house may not be protected from inclusion in the assets to be distributed merely by reason of being in joint names with a spouse.
If you are refinancing and your spouse is the only one on the loan but you are on the title will that be a problem since you are in a chapter 13 and your spouse is not?
Yes You can not refinance without a court order if the bankruptcy is still open on you.You own the house with your wife and all Your meaning just you assets are frozen until the bankruptcy closes and part of your assets are your part ownership in the house.
If a spouse files for bankruptcy in a community property state and debts are discharged can the other spouse be held responsible for the discharged amounts?
Maybe; see a lawyer.
In North Carolina is a spouse entitled to a portion of the other spouse's inheritance?
In general, no. First, North Carolina is not a community property state. Second, in general, inheritance remains separate property, even in community property states, unless the inheriting spouse commingles the assets (mixes the inheritance in with community assets; for example, deposits the money into a joint checking account).
In Illinois is the surving spouse responsible for medical bills if their is no estate?
The base assumption is always going to be that that the other spouse inherits the other's assets. But the estate has to liquidate all assets before they can transfer them to the spouse. One way or another, the spouse ends up paying the debt. The spouse has some right in all real property owned by the husband. If the assets are not enough to cover the debt, the real property may have a lien placed against it to cover those debts.
Bankruptcy if married can one spouse file bankruptcy independently from the other Is the one spouse then held responsible for the first spouse's debts if bankruptcy Is filed?
One spouse can file bankruptcy separately and both are held responsible.
