Couples who are carrying a lot of debt who are contemplating divorce often wonder if it’s better to file bankruptcy before or after the divorce is finalized. Filing Bankruptcy Before Divorce If a couple decides to file for bankruptcy jointly before they divorce they may be able to discharge both party’s debts and double the… Read More »
Filing for Wisconsin Bankruptcy Before or After Divorce
Bankruptcy and divorce present a complex intersection of the law and it important to understand how one effects the other. Although tensions may be running high when a couple decide to divorce, it is in your and your spouse’s best interest to cooperate to resolve debt issues prior to concluding a divorce, whether that means… Read More »
Tackling Credit Card Debt and Divorce
Similar to marital assets, marital debts are split during a divorce. Certain types of marital debt however, are not as easily divided and present unexpected problems during a divorce. An experienced divorce attorney will be aware of and knowledgeable about these problems in advance even if you are not. Credit card companies are not bound… Read More »