Can my fiance’s credit be affected after we are married if I am the only one filing for bankruptcy?
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Can my fiance’s credit be affected after we are married if I am the only one filing for bankruptcy?
I live in Indiana and have accumulated dept and have had my home and car reposessed.
Asked on June 1, 2009 under Bankruptcy Law, Indiana
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
If you file for bankruptcy while you are still single, I don't see how it could properly affect your fiance's credit, unless your bankruptcy had a negative effect on a debt that the two of you were on jointly.
That isn't to say it won't show up. There are mistakes, and unlawful entries, made on people's credit reports, and if you are having problems with credit, take advantage of the free credit report you can get under the law, if a credit report was used to deny you credit (you'll get a notice in the mail about this). If you have negative reports on your credit report that you think are wrong, you aren't helpless. One place to look for an attorney who can help you correct those things is our website, http://attorneypages.com
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