Posted on: 22nd Dec, 2008 07:46 am
I own two properties with someone who I had a 15 year relationship with. They have not paid on either property since August, have left the state, and are now threatening to file Bankruptcy.
Here is my question: If they file Chapter 7 and their debt is discharged, does that mean that they own half interest in the properties without having to pay a cent towards them? Or, does the Bankruptcy also take their name off of the deed?
Jean
Here is my question: If they file Chapter 7 and their debt is discharged, does that mean that they own half interest in the properties without having to pay a cent towards them? Or, does the Bankruptcy also take their name off of the deed?
Jean
hi unbelievable,
as far as i know, once a person declares a chapter 7 bankruptcy, his or her assets will be liquidated to pay off the creditors. in your case, if you were paying the dues properly, then though the assets will be liquidated, you will get your share of the property and the other person's share will be used to pay off the debts as he/she declared the bankruptcy.
as the property will be sold off to pay off the debts, i don't think taking name off the deed will come into picture here. to know more about chapter 7 bankruptcy, check out the following link:
http://www.mortgagefit.com/bankruptcy/chapter7.html
thanks
as far as i know, once a person declares a chapter 7 bankruptcy, his or her assets will be liquidated to pay off the creditors. in your case, if you were paying the dues properly, then though the assets will be liquidated, you will get your share of the property and the other person's share will be used to pay off the debts as he/she declared the bankruptcy.
as the property will be sold off to pay off the debts, i don't think taking name off the deed will come into picture here. to know more about chapter 7 bankruptcy, check out the following link:
http://www.mortgagefit.com/bankruptcy/chapter7.html
thanks