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Are Married Couples Required to File Bankruptcy Together in Michigan?

August 15, 2018

While most couples do file bankruptcy together, there are some circumstances in which married couples might decide to file bankruptcy separately. In rare cases, such as newlyweds, for example, one spouse might file bankruptcy alone, which helps to preserve the non-filing spouse’s credit standing. However, certain aspects of the marriage will still be examined, so… [Continue Reading]

Filed Under: Bankruptcy, Michigan Bankruptcy Tagged With: bankruptcy, Chapter 13, Chapter 7, marriage and bankruptcy, means test, personal bankruptcy

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Filing for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy After Divorce

August 1, 2017

Divorces can be expensive in many ways, and for some people, being stuck with all the marital debt or a large portion of it can mean that filing for bankruptcy is inevitable. Filing for bankruptcy after a divorce does not always mean that a person’s obligation to pay off all debt is cancelled. Depending on the steps… [Continue Reading]

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Divorce and Bankruptcy: A Perfect Storm

August 5, 2016

Divorce and bankruptcy are two areas of the law that can often overlap, affecting each other in many ways. Depending on which Chapter of the bankruptcy code a debtor files for relief may affect obligations granted in a divorce decree or settlement. When a person files for bankruptcy, “automatic stay” provisions come into play and… [Continue Reading]

Filed Under: Divorce, Michigan Bankruptcy, News Tagged With: bankruptcy, Chapter 11, Chapter 13, Chapter 7, Divorce

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