Should I wait to get married until after my Chapter 7 discharge?
Question Details:
My attorney has been paid in full. I am about to be married. Is it safe to go ahead and marry after my case is filed at courthouse or will it affect my future spouse if I do not wait until complete discharge?
Even if you file bankruptcy but don't wait until you get a full discharge, this new income and or asset (let's say your spouse owns a home or property) could potentially be attached or impacted, especially if monies are commingled or assets and debts are considered community assets/joint assets post marriage. The best thing to do is to discuss this issue with your bankruptcy counsel and decide whether it is best if you wait until you obtain a full and final discharge before you move forward with marriage.
