Will getting married while filing chapter 7, post filing, have any effect on the discharge?

Question

My attorney says it shouldnt, and to stop worrying so much. Im not 100% comfortable with "shouldnt" so I was hoping to catch someone who may have had this experience.....or knows someone that went through it.

Answer 1

What your attorney means is.....you file before you get married.....your bankruptcy status is based on the day you file...you won't be getting married the day you file and get a case#, so it's based on your actual day you file. Whether or not you marry, the day after, two week later, or a month later, it goes by the day you actually file. Good Luck and Hope that helped ease a little stress...Get married and enjoy life!!!

Answer 2

I would ask your attorney...

Answer 3

As long as you do not live in a community property State you should be fine.

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