Legal Question in Bankruptcy in California

Bankruptcy and Marriage

I filed for bankruptcy about two years ago, i am now thinking about marriage. If i get married will my past bankruptcy have any effect on my soon to be husbands credit?


Asked on 12/10/07, 4:19 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: Bankruptcy and Marriage

It shouldn't.

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Answered on 12/10/07, 4:46 pm
Allen Farshi Law Offices of Allen Farshi

Re: Bankruptcy and Marriage

In short, assuming all your debts were discharged in a chapter 7 bankruptcy, It should not. However if there were any debts that have since been incuured and unpaid by you, it will effect his credit, because california is a community property state.

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Answered on 12/11/07, 8:42 pm
Brian Whitaker Lifeline Legal, LLP

Re: Bankruptcy and Marriage

Nope.

BK is attached to Social Security Numbers.

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Answered on 12/10/07, 5:11 pm


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