Either of you can file w/o the other. That said, why do you ask? Joint debts will survive a BK by one of the debtors, leaving the non-BK spouse...

More information is needed to give you useful advice. What is the value of the home? How much are the liens against it? What is your age? Are...

If the landlord were to claim damages against me after I file and move out, will that be post-petition debt?

Your security deposit is not intended for rent. It's for damages to the property. Any rent you owe before the BK would be discharged. What ever...

Do you include your total mortgage in chapter 13 bankruptcy?

Clarification is needed but we are not in possession of all the facts. That said, yes, you must disclose all your debt including your mortgage. ...

Which effects your credit more in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy - dismissal (paying creditors directly) or discharge?

Your BK will remain on your credit report for as long as 10 years. It makes no difference if the BK is paid off early or not.

Will my bankruptcy in California be published in the local newspaper?

You bankruptcy is an item of public record and most of your information can be obtained electronically from the Bankruptcy court. That said, I am...

Pre-petition rent is rent due before you file. Post-petition rent is rent accruing after you file. In your example, the rent from 10/1/17 to the...

It depends on the amount of equity, if any, in your home and car. More information is needed to give you useful advice. What does your attorney...

Can my ex still receive 30% of my pension if I file bankruptcy?

My colleagues are correct. BK will not affect your ex-wife's right to 30% of your pension benefit. The only way to change that is to convince the...

Help or advice in taking my dismissed BK off of my credit report?

I agree with my colleagues and add the following: You have the right to add a "consumer statement" to each of your credit reports. In 100 words...