Walnut Creek, Fairfield, Pleasanton
During my free bankruptcy consultations in our Rinne Legal office locations in Walnut Creek, Fairfield, and Pleasanton I encounter many married couples where one spouse is in debt, while the other one is not. The husband might have debt from a car purchase for his business, while the wife has accumulated credit card debt or vice versa. Being married, the couples think that they have to file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy together. This is not necessarily the case. A spouse can file Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy alone or the couple can file jointly. This makes a difference when it comes to so-called exemption amounts, meaning which amounts will be exempt from your Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. For example, a single person can claim a homestead exemption for up to $75,000 while a married couple can claim an exemption for about $100.000 of equity. You are not sure if filing jointly or alone would be better for your financial stability? Call us now at 1-800-303-2964. We look forward to consult you on your Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy for free.
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Rinne Legal, with staff able to translate in Spanish, Korean, Russian, and German, helps individuals and small businesses with bankruptcies and living trusts in Contra Costa, Sacramento, San Francisco, and Solano Counties. The East Bay Bankruptcy Attorneys at Rinne Legal has offices in Walnut Creek, Fairfield, and Pleasanton. Contact Rinne Legal for a free consultation. Rinne Legal offers Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies. The first consultation is free of charge.
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