Divorce, Debt and Credit Accounts

Most people understand the importance of good credit in starting a new, independent life after a divorce.  Unfortunately, many people find that their credit is damaged due to circumstances that occurred during the marriage.  In addition to repairing damaged credit and building good credit (topics for future articles), cleaning up your accounts is a place to … Read more

Bankruptcy and Divorce

There are several issues to consider when contemplating a bankruptcy filing as part of a divorce.  Certain debts are dischargeable and others are not.  The following divorce related debts are not dischargeable in a bankruptcy filing: Taxes (federal, state, real estate, etc) Child support Alimony (aka Spousal Support or Maintenance) Debts arising from a marital settlement … Read more