Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Maryland
bankruptcy divorce
if you are married and separated can one party file for bankruptcy without the other party being involved
Asked on 9/30/07, 1:24 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Lawrence Holzman
Holzman Law Firm, LLC
Re: bankruptcy divorce
yes, one party can slways "file" without the other. having said that, if there joint debts there will of course be "effects" on the non-filing spouse as the joint creditors will eventually look to the non-filing spouse to collect.
Answered on 9/30/07, 10:31 am
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