QUESTION
Should I or should I not need to include his income since we don’t live together?
Asked on Apr 23rd, 2013 on Bankruptcy - Florida
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I have been separated from my husband for about 3 months and I am filing for Bankruptcy as a separated individual.
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Bankruptcy Attorney serving Phoenix, AZ
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Talk to a good bankruptcy attorney. Please understand that filing for bankruptcy is a very complicated process. It is wise to talk to an experienced bankruptcy attorney before deciding to take this important step. Most Arizona bankruptcy attorneys offer a free consultation about the basics of bankruptcy.
Answered on Apr 26th, 2013 at 4:43 AM
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No, you do not need to include his income; just mark "declaration of separate households."
Answered on Apr 26th, 2013 at 12:08 AM
If you are not receiving any of your husband's income, or if he is not helping you financially in any way, you do not have to list his income in your bankruptcy schedules.
Answered on Apr 25th, 2013 at 9:32 PM
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No you should not need to schedule his income if you are filing separately and living separately. You would, however, need to include any support that he pays you.
Answered on Apr 25th, 2013 at 1:21 PM
You only include your spouse's income if you have access to it or if you live together. So if your husband's pay is deposited into your joint account for you to use, then I would include it. Otherwise, no.
Answered on Apr 25th, 2013 at 1:20 PM
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If you are separated, you don't include your spouse's income if you aren't filing jointly.
Answered on Apr 25th, 2013 at 1:19 PM
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You do not list his income if you are living separate and apart.
Answered on Apr 25th, 2013 at 1:16 PM
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Generally, if you're filing in individual bankruptcy your husband's income and individual debts are not involved. Clearly you are asking this question because you have not sought counsel, which you most certainly should prior to the time need to take any action so that you understand what the benefits and detriments of your individually filing bankruptcy are.
Answered on Apr 25th, 2013 at 1:14 PM
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It depends on the underlying facts and what you are trying to accomplish.
Answered on Apr 25th, 2013 at 1:13 PM