Family Court Proceedings and Debts in Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy prevents or stops only certain limited divorce/family law proceedings. Others, including collection of ongoing support, continue.
A Caution about Severing Your Chapter 13 Case from Your Spouse
If getting separated or divorced while in a Chapter 13 case, you'll likely each need a new lawyer for independent advice about what to do.
The Option of Severing Your Chapter 13 Case from Your Spouse
When deciding to file a Chapter 13 jointly with your spouse, realize that you can split that case later into two cases if you get divorced.
“Property of the Estate” and Marital Property Division
The 180-day rule also applies to marital property division, whether by agreement or court decree.
Upcoming Property from a Divorce
One special category of future assets in bankruptcy is property from a divorce--either from a property settlement agreement or court decree.
The Chapter 13 “Super-Discharge” of Divorce Decree Debts
Chapter 7 doesn't write off any divorce-based debts. But Chapter 13 DOES write off non-support divorce debts.
Making Sense of Bankruptcy: How Do You Choose between Chapter 7 and 13 If You Owe Money to Your Ex-Spouse?
There are two post-divorce situations in which the extra time and expense of a Chapter 13 case could be well worthwhile.
Making Sense of Bankruptcy: How Do You Choose between Chapter 7 and 13 If You Owe Money to Your Ex-Spouse?
There are two post-divorce situations in which the extra time and expense of a Chapter 13 case could be well worthwhile.
Making Sense of Bankruptcy: How Do You Choose between Chapter 7 and 13 If You Owe Money to Your Ex-Spouse?
There are two post-divorce situations in which the extra time and expense of a Chapter 13 case could be well worthwhile.
Making Sense of Bankruptcy: How Do You Choose between Chapter 7 and 13 If You Owe Money to Your Ex-Spouse?
There are two post-divorce situations in which the extra time and expense of a Chapter 13 case could be well worthwhile.
How Bankruptcy Handles . . . Income Taxes that Your Ex-Spouse Was Required to Pay but Is Now Handling through a Chapter 13 Case
What can you do if your ex-spouse is dealing with your joint tax debt through a Chapter 13 bankruptcy?
Crucial Question: Does My Spouse Have to File Bankruptcy with Me?
You can file bankruptcy without your spouse, but the better question is whether it is wise to do so.
The Extraordinary Tools of Bankruptcy: Avoid Paying Your Ex-Spouse Most of Your Property Settlement Debts
Chapter 13's "super discharge" means that you can write off a portion of any non-support debts included in your divorce decree.