A married person living in a community property state (Arizona is a CP state) can file for BK without the other spouse. However, all debts and assets incurred during the marriage are considered equally owned and owed by both parties. Therefore, depending upon the status of the property and/or assets they may not be exempt from creditor action. Likewise the non filing spouse could be held accountable for debts owed even if the accounts were not held in his or her name.
Yes you can file without your spouse..although you must report the spouse's income on the means test which determines if you qualify to file a Chapter 7.
Yes, you can.
You can only file bankruptcy without a spouse in cases where the debt is yours only. For example, if you have a credit card that is in your name only then you can file without your husband.
One spouse can file bankruptcy separately and both are held responsible.
No.
You do not have to be unemployed to file bankruptcy.
A husband (or wife) may file for bankruptcy separate from his or her spouse. Technically speaking, this should have no effect on the other spouse as they are filing bankruptcy for their separate debts and you will not be held responsible for their debts nor will it be reflected on your credit report, etc. It is important to note that those debts you held jointly will remain with you (the spouse that did not file for bankruptcy).
Since its dismissed w/ prejudice - Wait 180 days and file an individual chapter 7. Your spouse does not have to file.
You can file bankruptcy again 7 years after the last time you filed.
is it safe to file for voluntary dismissal of chapter 13 bankruptcy
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.
In GA Can you get your car back after a repossession if you file chapter 13 bankruptcy
If you are talking about a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, It takes 7 to 9 years after you can file bankruptcy again.