Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Separation / bankruptcy / divorce

One assumes (hopes) same atty who handled separation also handling the bankruptcy - otherwise, make a point of scheduling an appointment w/ one or the other or both to discuss this:

-> while it is not likely that the filing of the bankruptcy will be deemed to be a violation of the provisions of the separation agreement such as would 'defeat' the 1 year escape - - it IS possible that an argument might be made to the effect that those credit card debts [i.e., your wife's share that you *assumed* - i'm assuming you did not file jointly for bankruptcy & assuming that it is w/regard to such debts that you list her as a creditor] .. that those debts / that sum, to the extent any creditors might go after her for it, is NOT subject to being discharged in bankruptcy _vis_a_vis_ your wife.

I agree it sounds off-the-wall, but I've recently seen language in a decision w/ a similar result.

Regards, etc.,

jmhayes

-> these musings are, you know, just a "seat-of-the-pants" analysis & are NOT intended to be construed as / understood as / utilized as Legal Advice & Counsel <-