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Do you have to be married to file joint chapter 7?

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NO, you can have a co-debtor.

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Can your husband file bankruptcy if you filed chapter 7 two years before you were married?

Yes. Married people can file individually. The marriage actually has nothing to do with it though. If you filed, no matter what, you can't file chapter 7 again for 8 years, provided you received a discharge. He can file anytime he wants. If you have any joint debt, you may want to consider Chapter 13. Take a look at it. You can file a chapter 13, just not a chapter 7.


You have huge debt medium income do not want chapter 13 will divorce let us file chapter 7?

Divorce will not affect filing chapter 7. If the divorce is final, you will have to file separate chapter 7s. If the divorce is not final, or has not happened, you can file a joint chapter 7.


If you are married can you still file chapter 7 bankruptcy?

A Chapter 7 case is commenced by the debtor filing a voluntary petition or at least three creditors filing an involuntary petition. A husband and wife can file a joint petition. 11 USC § 302.


Can you change a joint bank account with a parent before chapter 7 bankruptcy in ny state?

Yes you can change a joint bank account before a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. You should have your finances in order before you file a bankruptcy.


Can I file chapter 7 on a joint account without the other persons signature?

yes. A joint account simply allows the creditor to collect from either party. If you file a chapter 7 without the other other person, your liability on the debt will be discharged. Your discharge has no effect on the other person's liability for the debt.


What exactly can be done if spouse does not want to file chapter 7 with other spouse?

File it by yourself. Spouse does not need to file. Any joint debts will become her sole responsibility.


In Kentucky How long after bankruptcy can you file chapter 7 and can you file chapter 13 after chapter 7?

You can file bankruptcy again 7 years after the last time you filed.


Your wife and you are preparing to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy and have co-signed everything do you have to file jointly?

You have to file Joint, not only have you both co-signed everything but she responsible legally by marriage.


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.


Can you file again if you filed in may 2005 on chapter 7?

You can file a chapter 13 bk, but NOT another chapter 7.


How long do you have to be unemployed to file chapter 7?

You do not have to be unemployed to file bankruptcy.


When can you file a chapter 7 bankruptcy if you had a chapter 7 discharged in December 2001?

The bankruptcy petitioner can file another chapter 7 8 years after the date of filing of a previous chapter 7.