QUESTION
What happens if I get married after filing chapter 13?
Asked on Jul 11th, 2013 on Bankruptcy - New Jersey
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I have had my 341 meeting and seen the judge and made two payments already. Will my payment go up at all if I filed in Riverside?
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Law Offices of Thomas Corcoran Phipps
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You will have to discuss that with your attorney on the case. You may have to amend your plan.
Answered on Jul 15th, 2013 at 10:08 AM
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Law Office of D. L. Drain, P.A.
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Talk to your bankruptcy attorney. If you don't have one, I highly recommend you find an experienced chapter 13 attorney. This is just the first of hundreds of questions that you will have throughout the life of your plan.
Answered on Jul 11th, 2013 at 8:26 PM
If the bankruptcy trustee sees that you have a higher income as a result of the marriage, s/he may ask for higher plan payments. The Trustee will know when you file your tax returns, because you are required to turn over a copy of the returns every year.
Answered on Jul 11th, 2013 at 10:50 AM
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Mark S. Cherry, Attorney at Law, PC
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Your plan still needs confirmation. Your household income needs to be disclosed. Therefore, the marriage may change your budget.
Answered on Jul 11th, 2013 at 8:49 AM