What to do about being newlywed and filing for bankruptcy?

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What to do about being newlywed and filing for bankruptcy?

I am a newlywed (less than a month). However, we are not getting along, and we are not living together. This had been going on for a while but canceling a marriage seem too difficult because of the family involved, now we find what getting into marriage is five times harder than had we canceled it. We are not going to file taxes together and I am not going to change my last name or address. We don’t share any accounts (banks or credit cards) we have nothing joint and we share no bills. We don’t share out income and I live with my parents and help support them. Prior to the marriage I had started a bankruptcy case, and I filed recently. Do I have to declare my spouse’s income?

Asked on July 31, 2013 under Bankruptcy Law, Florida

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 10 years ago | Contributor

Based upon what you have written I would consult with a reputable bankruptcy to give you advice as to how to proceed with your bankruptcy proceeding. From what you have written it seems that it is best for you to file individually and not as a married couple.


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