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If the couple apply for any type of joint financing such as a home morgage it could create difficulties. Other than joint financial transactions the credit of the spouse who was not a party in the BK will not be affected

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Q: What happens to your credit if you marry someone who has filed bankruptcy in the past?
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Can you remove a bankruptcy dismissal from your credit?

No. Backruptcy will always appear on your credit. After 7-10 years your credit will be as good as someone who has not filed bankruptcy.


Can you buy a car after chapter 13 dismissed?

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Can a judgment be put on your credit if the debt was part of the bankruptcy?

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