What Are the Pros and Cons of Filing Bankruptcy Jointly in Oklahoma?

Filing Bankruptcy Jointly

Filing for bankruptcy jointly in Oklahoma means both spouses file a single bankruptcy case. A joint bankruptcy can be filed under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 if both spouses qualify and both spouses want bankruptcy relief. For many married couples, filing together makes sense because it allows both spouses to address household debt, joint credit cards, medical bills, vehicle loans, mortgage problems, lawsuits, garnishments,…

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Can I File Chapter 7 Without My Spouse in Oklahoma?

Chapter 7 Without Spouse

You can file Chapter 7 bankruptcy without your spouse in Oklahoma. Married couples are not required to file bankruptcy together. One spouse may file alone if the debt problem belongs mostly to that spouse, if the other spouse does not want to file, or if filing separately makes better financial sense. However, filing alone does not mean your spouse is ignored in the bankruptcy…

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Can I Have Money in the Bank When I File Bankruptcy in Tulsa County?

Money in the Bank

You can have money in the bank when you file bankruptcy in Tulsa County, but the money must be disclosed and properly reviewed before the case is filed. Bankruptcy does not require you to be completely broke. However, bank account balances are assets, and the bankruptcy trustee can review those balances as part of the case. The important question is not whether you have…

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What Is the Means Test and How Does It Work in Oklahoma?

Means Test

The means test is the income-and-expense test used in bankruptcy to determine whether a person qualifies for Chapter 7 bankruptcy or may need to consider Chapter 13 instead. In simple terms, the means test asks whether your household income and allowed expenses show that you truly cannot afford to repay creditors through a repayment plan. For many Oklahoma debtors, the means test is one…

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How The Court Handles Probate Property in Bankruptcy  

Probate Property in Bankruptcy

Probate property in bankruptcy often creates confusion because two different court systems may be involved at the same time. Many people assume that filing bankruptcy automatically transfers inherited property to the bankruptcy trustee, while others believe that property involved in probate is completely protected from creditors. Neither assumption is always correct. Whether probate property becomes part of a bankruptcy estate depends on several factors, including…

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