Springfield, MO asked in Bankruptcy, Divorce and Family Law for Missouri

Q: can you file bankruptcy on debt you agree to be responsible for in a divorce settlement?

My soon to be ex-spouse filed bankruptcy during our divorce, and I need to know if it would be better to wait until court for the judge to decide on who is responsible for what debts

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Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
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A: No.

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Kristen Thurmond
Kristen Thurmond
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A: If there is a divorce petition filed, then a judge cannot divide assets and debts while there is a pending bankruptcy. You need to immediately notify the court handling the divorce and bankruptcy of the other proceedings happening. You also need to be consulting with an attorney on how to handle this situation to best protect yourself.

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