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4/14/11, 3:28 pm

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My brother and sister in law was divorced and have credit in both of their names; can my brother file bankruptcy in his name only?

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Yes. Your former sister-in-law would then have sole responsibility for the debt if it is discharged for your brother....

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Robert F. Cohen

In fact filing in his name only is the only way he can now file since he could no longer file with an ex wife. ...

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Tony Carballo

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