If I am recently married and we have no joint debts or accounts, will I be affected by my spouse’s bankruptcy?
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If I am recently married and we have no joint debts or accounts, will I be affected by my spouse’s bankruptcy?
Asked on October 6, 2011 under Bankruptcy Law, Arizona
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If your just got married and your spouse filed for bankruptcy protection in his or her name, you yourself will not be adversely affected directly by the bankruptcy filing. However, in the future you may suffer some adverse fallout as the result of the bankruptcy if you and your spouse both apply to obtain credit or a loan.
The reason is that his or her bankruptcy filing will show up and its showing may cause a decline on any loan or credit card application that both of you may jointly be seeking.
I suggest that for the immediate future any loans or credit card applications sought by you and your spouse be palced solely by you with only your information.
Good question.
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