How long should we wait to get married after a Chapter 13?
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How long should we wait to get married after a Chapter 13?
If my fiance was approved for a Chapter 13 last month and has been making payments since the beginning of the year do we have to wait until he is fully discharged before we get married?
Asked on August 24, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
No, you do not need to wait. You are not responsible for your finance's debts incurred prior to marriage, so you do not need to wait for discharge to marry. However, it would be a wise idea to keep your assets--i.e. any money or property you bring into marriage; the income from your job--as separate as possible from your fiance's (e.g. in your name; in a separate account). You don't want the court or creditors to believe your assets are his, and try to apply them for creditors.
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