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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?
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One spouse can file bankruptcy separately and both are held responsible.
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What is personal Bankruptcy?
It is when an indivdual (or married couple) file for bankruptcy rather than a business or corporation.
If you are not married but live with someone are they counted in the means test for bankruptcy?
When you are living with someone they are not included in your bankruptcy. If you are paying them rent, then the money you pay is an expense and will be considered for bankruptcy.
Can a spouse be reimbursed for debts that were discharged in bankruptcy as part of the dissolution of marriage terms?
Not if the debts were actually discharged in the bankruptcy. In regards to the cost of the bankruptcy if the couple were still legally married then that too is not recoverable.
You declared bankruptcy 5 years ago and you are now married can you and your wife declare bankruptcy?
Yes; however, you may be precluded from receiving a discharge.
How long after getting married do you have to wait to file jointly for bankruptcy?
My spouse and I filed 3 weeks after our marriage. I was told that it could be done immediatly.
Can a woman file for bankruptcy after she is married and not include her spouse who went bankrupt 4 years ago?
Either spouse may file a separate bankruptcy. However, if they are joint debts the non-filing spouse will be responsible for repayment. If the spouse is the sole debtor the non-filing spouse might still be responsible if they reside in a community property state.
If you filed bankruptcy four years ago and remarried can you file joint bankruptcy now?
It is possible for the married couple to file a chapter 13 or in some instances a chapter 11.
Just got married have to file bankruptcy but my wife filed in 2003 can i still file with her?
You might be able to file bankruptcy individually, but the bankruptcy trustee will scrutinize joint assets and income to determine whether they must be included in your individual filing. Therefor, there may be more reasons that the bankruptcy trustee would determine as cause to dismiss your bankruptcy claim. Note that if rejection of your bankruptcy claim is upheld by the bankruptcy court, actually your have only lost your time and expenses to file that particular bankruptcy claim. An excellent book for detailed perspective on filing chapter 7 or chapter 13 bankruptcy: "The New Bankruptcy, will it work for You?" 3rd edition (published in 2009 by Nolo), by Stephen Elias. I found this book in the Colorado Springs public library under 346.078 E42N (Dewey decimal).
Can you get married if bankruptcy is not discharged?
yes you can but DO NOT SHARE CREDIT WITH THAT PERSON UNTIL THE BANKRUPTCY IS LEAST 4 YEARS OLD. IT WILL ATTACH TO YOU IF YOU GO JOINT INTO A CREDIT CARD OR LOAN. IT BRINGS YOUR RATING DOWN.
Wifes assets if you file bankruptcy?
if your legally married when you file bankruptcy, you must include every single asset including the spouses. depends on what type of bk you file. you may be able to keep your assets.
If you filed for bankruptcy four years ago while previously married and you remarry how will it affect your new spouse's credit?
It will have no affect on her credit. Only the person(s) who are a party to a bankruptcy have it noted on any crediting reportage.
Can you marry illegal alien with bankruptcy?
Yes. Legal problems like this do not prohibit people from getting married.
