Q: what can i do if my ex wife filed bankruptcy without me knowing while married and didnt let me buy in to the bankruptcy
she did this with the intent to stick me with the remaining debt
A: File bankruptcy yourself to discharge the debt (and her) forever.
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There are a host of issues in what little you report as facts.
Did she file for bankruptcy herself, or did she also name you?
What chapter of bankruptcy relief did she choose?
Were you listed as a potential creditor, and did you receive notice from the court clerk of the filing of the bankruptcy?
Were any of your rights impinged in her bankruptcy?
There are more issues which may arise, and you should waste no time before speaking with an experienced bankruptcy attorney authorized to practice in your state. He can access the bankruptcy filings easily, and if you're lucky, his firm will also handle domestic relations matters, as it appears that's where you're headed. Just as a general rule, domestic relations obligations are not modifiable in a bankruptcy case, but get a full explanation from local counsel.
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