Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Kentucky

Getting married need to file Bankruptcy

I am getting married next week and need to file bankruptcy, under the new laws, how will this effect us? We are currently cohabitating, would i have to use her income and expenses for the means test or just mine. and if I file BEFORE getting married, will getting married while the case is pending effect us?


Asked on 12/17/07, 11:11 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Brian Ousley Law Office of R. Brian Ousley

Re: Getting married need to file Bankruptcy

The marriage, itself, will have no affect on the bankruptcy.

However, if there are debts held jointly, an individual bankruptcy will only discharge your obligation for the debt.

One possibility would filing a joint bankruptcy after the marriage to ensure all elgible debts are discharged.

Please feel free to call me if I can assist you with the case further.

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Answered on 12/18/07, 1:34 pm


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