Bankruptcy after Divorce

You’ve gotten a divorce and now you and your ex-spouse do not communicate. One day, a debt collector calls you and says you owe them money. You explain that you divorced your spouse and that he or she is responsible for paying that debt. However, your spouse has declared bankruptcy, and the creditor wants its money.

If you or someone you know is dealing with debts from a bankrupt ex-spouse, contact the Boca Raton bankruptcy lawyers of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. at 561-353-2800 to learn more about your legal options.

Financial Responsibility for your Ex

Your ex-spouse may declare bankruptcy after your divorce, and even though your debts were divided between the two of you, creditors may hold you accountable for paying the debt in full.

The only debts for which you may be held accountable are the ones incurred during your marriage. Debts your ex-spouse incurred before your marriage and after your divorce are usually not your responsibility.

Covering debts that came during your marriage is avoidable in some cases. It is important to talk to a bankruptcy attorney to learn your rights and how to protect yourself.

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If your ex-spouse has declared bankruptcy and you are being held accountable for his or her debts, contact the Boca Raton bankruptcy attorneys of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. at 561-353-2800 for information about protecting yourself against these debts.