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In most states filing for divorce is not going to get the other spouse out of helping to pay bankruptcy debts. Many states have a communal property law that states both spouses are liable for debts, both during marriage and during a divorce.
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∙ 15y agoThey can file separately only if the accounts on which they are filing are separate accounts. If the accounts are joint accounts, they must file jointly. In other words, if both the husband and the wife are on the account they cannot file separately.
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∙ 15y agoBusiness bankruptcy? The other spouse will probably not be liable unless their name appears as an officer of the company. Personal bankruptcy? Yes, it will probably affect the other spouse.
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∙ 12y agono the pressure of bankruptcy can effect both partners in a relationship
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Can married couples file bankruptcy separately in Illinois?
A married couple can file for bankruptcy separately in Illinois, as it is not uncommon for one spouse to have a significant amount of debt in their name only. However, if spouses have debt they want to discharge that they're both liable for, they should file together. Otherwise, the creditor will simply demand payment for the entire amount from the spouse who didn't file. When a married couple face bankruptcy, they can file jointly, one can file while the other doesn't or they can file separately at the same time.
Does a married couple have to file taxes together legally?
No, you can file married filing jointly or you can file married filing separately
What is personal Bankruptcy?
It is when an indivdual (or married couple) file for bankruptcy rather than a business or corporation.
Bankruptcy if married can one spouse file bankruptcy independently from the other Is the one spouse then held responsible for the first spouse's debts if bankruptcy Is filed?
One spouse can file bankruptcy separately and both are held responsible.
If you filed bankruptcy four years ago and remarried can you file joint bankruptcy now?
It is possible for the married couple to file a chapter 13 or in some instances a chapter 11.
Can a same-sex married couple file a joint state income tax return in Connecticut?
No. Same-sex marriage is not legally recognized in Louisiana. A same-sex married couple living in Louisiana must file separately as "single" on their state income tax returns and as "married" (either jointly or separately) on their federal income tax returns.
Can a same-sex married couple file a joint state income tax return in Mississippi?
No. Same-sex marriage is not legally recognized in Mississippi. A same-sex married couple living in Mississippi must file separately as "single" on their state income tax returns and as "married" (either jointly or separately) on their federal income tax returns.
Can a same-sex married couple file a joint state income tax return in California?
Yes. A same-sex married couple living in California must file as "married" (either jointly or separately) on both their state and federal income tax returns.
Can a same-sex married couple file a joint state income tax return in Delaware?
Yes. A same-sex married couple living in Delaware must file as "married" (either jointly or separately) on both their state and federal income tax returns.
Can a same-sex married couple file a joint state income tax return in Hawaii?
Yes. A same-sex married couple living in Hawaii must file as "married" (either jointly or separately) on both their state and federal income tax returns.
Can a same-sex married couple file a joint state income tax return in Maine?
Yes. A same-sex married couple living in Maine must file as "married" (either jointly or separately) on both their state and federal income tax returns.
Can a same-sex married couple file a joint state income tax return in Massachusetts?
Yes. A same-sex married couple living in Massachusetts must file as "married" (either jointly or separately) on both their state and federal income tax returns.
