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A married person living in a community property state (Arizona is a CP state) can file for BK without the other spouse. However, all debts and assets incurred during the marriage are considered equally owned and owed by both parties. Therefore, depending upon the status of the property and/or assets they may not be exempt from creditor action. Likewise the non filing spouse could be held accountable for debts owed even if the accounts were not held in his or her name.
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∙ 15y agoYes you can file without your spouse..although you must report the spouse's income on the means test which determines if you qualify to file a Chapter 7.
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Can a person file Chapter 7 bankruptcy if their spouse already has?
Yes, you can.
can i file bankruptcy without my husband in the state of idaho?
You can only file bankruptcy without a spouse in cases where the debt is yours only. For example, if you have a credit card that is in your name only then you can file without your husband.
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 one spouse filed chapter 7 bankruptcy 10 years ago and the other spouse filed five years ago can you file again jointly?
No.
How long do you have to be unemployed to file chapter 7?
You do not have to be unemployed to file bankruptcy.
Can a man file bankruptcy without his wife's involvement and if he does how will she be affected?
A husband (or wife) may file for bankruptcy separate from his or her spouse. Technically speaking, this should have no effect on the other spouse as they are filing bankruptcy for their separate debts and you will not be held responsible for their debts nor will it be reflected on your credit report, etc. It is important to note that those debts you held jointly will remain with you (the spouse that did not file for bankruptcy).
How can you convert from a Chapter 13 to a Chapter 7 without your spouse even though both are on a dismissed with prejudice Chapter 13?
Since its dismissed w/ prejudice - Wait 180 days and file an individual chapter 7. Your spouse does not have to file.
In Kentucky How long after bankruptcy can you file chapter 7 and can you file chapter 13 after chapter 7?
You can file bankruptcy again 7 years after the last time you filed.
How soon can you file bankruptcy after a voluntary dismissal of a chapter 13?
is it safe to file for voluntary dismissal of chapter 13 bankruptcy
Can only a spouse file chapter 7?
A married person may file for bankruptcy without including a spouse. The particular circumstances governing the situation will dictate whether this is or is not a wise decision. Property held in joint names such as a house may not be protected from inclusion in the assets to be distributed merely by reason of being in joint names with a spouse.
Can you get your car back after a repossession if you file chapter 13 bankruptcy?
In GA Can you get your car back after a repossession if you file chapter 13 bankruptcy
How many year after you file bankruptcy can you file bankruptcy aging?
If you are talking about a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, It takes 7 to 9 years after you can file bankruptcy again.
