By Scott Riddle Posted in Bankruptcy Basics,Chapter 13,Chapter 7If one person files a Bankruptcy case, either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, and receives a discharge of some or all of their debt, is their non-filing spouse protected for any joint debts discharged in the case? The answer is, unfortunately, no. Only an individual who actually files their own Bankruptcy case gets the benefits… Continue Reading
By Scott Riddle Posted in Bankruptcy Basics,Chapter 13,Chapter 7A common question we often get is whether when one spouse files for Bankruptcy, the other spouse has to file too. The answer is no, unless there are other reasons the spouse needs to file. In most facets of Bankruptcy debtors are treated as individuals with their own debts and assets, even in joint cases… Continue Reading
