Divorce and Chapter 7 in a community property state

[bellessima]

My divorce in a community property state was final in Aug of 09.
I plan to file Chapter 7 in a few months. I have RE investment properties that are in the negative and 65K CC debt
My CC are in my name only and my x's were in his name only.

Now that I am divorced, should I still include his unsecured debt on my BK?

[keepmine]

I'd include anyone that could conceivably have a claim.

[whipster1]

Any debt incurred while married is a community debt, even if only in one name. Include it ALL and include the ExHubby in case he thinks you owe him something. Good luck!

[southernbelle]

I filed for divorce and right after it was finalized I filed BK. In my BK I included my debts as well as any debts my that I could potentially be held responsible for from my ex. I even listed my ex as a creditor in my filing just to make sure he didn't try to come back to say I owed him anything.

I kept a spreadsheet with the contact information of of every creditor that made contact with me after I closed my business and included them in my matrix whether it was my debt only or not. That strategy worked for me.

[southernbelle]

I forgot to mention I live in Louisiana (a community property state).

[AngelinaCatHub]

I filed for divorce and right after it was finalized I filed BK. In my BK I included my debts as well as any debts my that I could potentially be held responsible for from my ex. I even listed my ex as a creditor in my filing just to make sure he didn't try to come back to say I owed him anything.

I kept a spreadsheet with the contact information of of every creditor that made contact with me after I closed my business and included them in my matrix whether it was my debt only or not. That strategy worked for me.

Cool. Sharp little bell, you are. Good advice for everyone. 'Hub