Legal Question in Family Law in Nevada

Divorce and Bankruptcy

Is it legal for me to take ALL debt in a Divorce then file Bankruptcy to save my wifes credit from being ruined as well?


Asked on 4/29/09, 12:02 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jeffrey Cogan Jeffrey A. Cogan, Esq., Ltd.

Re: Divorce and Bankruptcy

Yes and no. The creditors will go after your wife after you file for bankruptcy. If you have not waived alimony, she can seek a modification of alimony based upon a change of circumstances and you will pay her rather than the creditors.

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Answered on 4/29/09, 12:29 pm
James Smith James E. Smith Ltd.

Re: Divorce and Bankruptcy

Divorce cannot modify the rights of creditors. You taking the debts in the divorce doesn't stop the creditors from going after your wife.

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Answered on 4/29/09, 9:34 pm


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