Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Michigan
I am unemployed in Michigan. I owe $20,000 in credit card debt my wife has $15,000. Can I take on all the debt and file chapter 7 and she maintain here credit score.
Asked on 2/07/10, 11:52 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Audra Arndt
Audra A. Arndt & Associates, PLLC
No, not if you wife has debt in her name only and/or has joint debt with you or someone else. Taking over someone's debt is not permissible for bankruptcy purposes.
Answered on 2/13/10, 9:02 pm
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