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#1 Must the Non-Filing Spouse’s Information Be Disclosed? »

By Gini Nelson, New Mexico Bankruptcy Lawyer on Nov 16, 2009 in Featured, General Bankruptcy Information, Marriage and Debt | 0 Comments

#1 “Must the Non-Filing Spouse’s Information Be Disclosed?

This continues the series “I’m Filing, My Spouse Isn’t-What Happens?” The series is introduced here.
Let’s start by remembering the context of a review of a bankruptcy petition by angry creditors or the United States Trustee’s office, for example. For one thing, the Means Test might be needed to [...]

I’m Filing, My Spouse Isn’t — What Happens? »

By Gini Nelson, New Mexico Bankruptcy Lawyer on Oct 26, 2009 in General Bankruptcy Information, Marriage and Debt | 0 Comments

Usually, if a bankruptcy is necessary for one spouse, both spouses will file. Sometimes only one does — does it matter? What happens?This begins a 10-part series on some of the issues when only one spouse files. Issues to be covered include:

Must the non-filing spouse’s information be disclosed?
What if my spouse’s assets are separate — [...]

I’m Not In School — What is this “Means Test” I have to Pass? »

By Gini Nelson, New Mexico Bankruptcy Lawyer on Jul 27, 2009 in General Bankruptcy Information | 0 Comments

If you are looking into bankruptcy you have probably heard about having to “pass the means test”. OMG, you might be thinking, do I have to take a test in order to even file? Where do I get the list of what to study?!? If I fail, can I retake the test?
Don’t worry about being [...]