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Husband and Wife divorced, and the final decree directs Wife to pay 50% of Husband’s 2006 taxes. Wife later files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, listing her obligation under the divorce decree in the bankruptcy petition. She lists Husband as a co-debtor on the tax debt, and as a creditor holding an unsecured non-priority
I came across a great article titled Bankruptcy – What You Need to Know. Divorce and bankruptcy are often intertwined, and the decision about whether one party or both parties should seek a bankruptcy before or after the divorce is a decision that should be reached with the advice of an experienced bankruptcy attorney. This article provides
The New Hampshire Bar Association has published its revised public information pamphlet on bankruptcy law. The pamphlet is a great source of information for the public and explains the bankruptcy process and what is can and cannot do for you. However, the pamphlet provides general legal information and should not be substituted for competent