What Is Bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy is a legal method of eliminating debt and providing a means for debtoppressed people to obtain a fresh start. In many cases, bankruptcy means the elimination of the debt that you owe to your creditors. There are two primary forms of bankruptcy, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13.
Other Divorce and Bankruptcy FAQs
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Does My Divorce Decree Protect Me If My Ex-Spouse Has Filed For Bankruptcy And She Has Listed Me As A Co-Signer On A Schedule D?
A: If you are contractually bound with your exspouse on a debt, the creditor can require the entire payment of that debt from your share of the community property … More -
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Is One Spouse Liable For The Debts The Other Incurred Before The Marriage?
A: This depends on the state in which the married couple lives, but in general the answer is no. In states where community property (property owned in common by both … More -
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Who Can File Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
A: You must reside or have a domicile, a place of business, or property in the United States or a municipality. You must not have been granted a Chapter 7 discharge … More -
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What Effect Does Bankruptcy Have On Child Support?
A: Filing for bankruptcy protection does not allow your ex to discharge past due child support obligations. Any back payments owed for child support cannot be included as … More -
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Why Is It Legal To Wipe Out Our Debts?
A: More so than in any other time in our country`s history, our economy is based on consumer debt. In fact, in this age of multibillion dollar corporate bailouts, easy … More -
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Will I Have To Give Up Any Of My Property To My Creditors?
A: The vast majority of filers get all or most of their debts discharged (wipedout) without giving up any of their own property. This is because federal as well … More -
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Are Some Of My Debts Not Dischargeable?
A: Some kinds of debts are not dischargeable, which means that you will remain obligated to repay them even after you complete your personal bankruptcy. Examples of … More -
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What Is A Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
A: Under a chapter 13 bankruptcy, a debtor proposes a 35 year repayment plan to the creditors offering to pay off all or part of the debts from the debtors` future … More -
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When Is A Chapter 13 A Better Alternative Than A Chapter 7?
A: There are several situations where a chapter 13 is preferable to a chapter 7. A chapter 13 bankruptcy is normally for people who have too much income to file a Chapter … More -
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How Quickly Will My Creditors Get Notice Of My Bankruptcy?
A: Within a couple of weeks of the filing of your petition, the bankruptcy court clerk mails your creditors notice of the filing and the imposition of the automatic stay. … More
