Legal Question in Bankruptcy in New York

Re: past bankruptcy and name change

The main concern with name changes in bankruptcy is fraud. Name changes that are not associated with marriage or divorce can occur after bankruptcy, but only after a significant period of time has elapsed. By "significant," I generally mean that the bankruptcy should be off the debtor's credit record before the name change is attempted.

It's not surprising that your attorney didn't tell you that it's difficult to change a name after bankruptcy; it's not something that usually comes up.

There are ways to get a divorce in NY without "cooperation" from the spouse. You need to speak with an attorney who concentrates their practice in matrimonial law (I don't).

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