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The timing rules don’t change if you filed bankruptcy before your divorce and now need a new one. But there ARE some important twists.

Rarely should a couple consider filing bankruptcy together. It takes a combination of circumstances, and independent legal advice, to do so.

Under bankruptcy law they CAN file a joint bankruptcy. But often it’s not such a good idea. Sometimes it’s a very bad idea.

Here are straight answers to some of the most important questions about bankruptcy dealing with divorce.

You’re not likely breaking some bankruptcy criminal laws. But if you are or are considering doing so, here’s what they are.

Criminal charges can also lead to civil claims against you. Bankruptcy can help with certain crucial aspects of civil litigation.

Bankruptcy can’t write off criminal fines or restitution. None of its Chapters can. But bankruptcy can still help in other crucial ways.

Chapter 13 gives you a number of tools to help you deal with your vehicle loan.

Chapter 13 gives you many tools to help you manage your home mortgage.

When you’d like to favor certain important debts over others, often Chapter 13 makes this possible.