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    Means test for separated spouses

    #2
    Can you be a bit more specific about what you're asking?
    Chapter 13 (not 100%):
    • Burned: AMEX, Chase, Citi, Wells Fargo, and South County Bank cum Bank of Southern California
    • Filed: 26-Feb-2015
    • MoC: 01-Mar-2015
    • 1st Payment (posted): 23-Mar-2015
    • 60th Payment (posted): 07-Feb-2020
    • Discharged: 04-Mar-2020
    • Closed: 23-Jun-2020

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      #3
      How to calculate income for means test when spouses living separate and apart file joint petition.

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        #4
        How to do means test calculation for separated spouses filing joint petition.

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          #5
          That's a special case. I believe that each joint debtor, with a separate residence, just files separate means test and Schedule I/Js as well. If you intend to divorce, it may make things more complicated when that happens because the case administration should be bifurcated at that point (I don't think it's a must, but it may be necessary).

          Maybe despritfreya has some more insight.
          Chapter 7 (No Asset/Non-Consumer) Filed (Pro Se) 7/08 (converted from Chapter 13 - 2/10)
          Status: (Auto) Discharged and Closed! 5/10
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          Any advice provided is not legal advice, but simply the musings of a fellow bankrupt.

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            #6
            I have never really thought about this. If my clients are separated I only file 1 means test. Schedule I and J reflect separate household expenses such as rent and utilities. Other expenses are divided in half such as food, clothing, etc. Since I am in a community property state, being separated doesn't really matter in a joint case (but for some additional expenses). OP is in a community property state. OP will want to discuss this with a local attny.

            Des.

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