top Ad Widget

Collapse

Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Clarification concerning number of persons in household & filing by one's self

Collapse
X
Collapse
 
  • Page of 1
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
Previous template Next
    #1

    Clarification concerning number of persons in household & filing by one's self

    Hello everyone. Yesterday was my first post back here in the forum, as I've been in Galveston helping with hurricane relief.

    May I please ask for some clarification about filing and the means test?

    If there are, for example, 2 persons in the household, but only one will be filing for bankruptcy, the income for 2 persons in the household regarding the means test is still the one used, is that not correct?

    Thanks everyone for your patience and help.
    Tags: None
    #2
    In my situation, I was the only one filing, but they still took my fiance into account. So I'm filing with a household of two.
    FILED!: August 11, 2008 * Pre-Filing Fico Score - 643 * 341: October 8, 2008 * Last Day for Objections: December 7, 2008
    "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." -George Santayana

    Comment

      #3
      Originally posted by BankruptPinoy View Post
      Hello everyone. Yesterday was my first post back here in the forum, as I've been in Galveston helping with hurricane relief.

      May I please ask for some clarification about filing and the means test?

      If there are, for example, 2 persons in the household, but only one will be filing for bankruptcy, the income for 2 persons in the household regarding the means test is still the one used, is that not correct?

      Thanks everyone for your patience and help.
      i think it's been said heads on pillows
      Chapter 7 07/30/2008
      341 09/17/2008
      Discharge 11/21/2008

      Comment

        #4
        Hi BankruptPinoy: Thanks so much for helping in Galveston. 'Hub and I hope to get there later this year.

        On your question, I've read elsewhere here that, though the other person's income wouldn't be counted, that person's financial contribution to running the household is.
        "To go bravely forward is to invite a miracle."

        "Worry is the darkroom where negatives are formed."

        Comment

          #5
          Hi AngelinaCat and Pinkie86. Thanks for your responses and help. I was getting worried and just wanted to make sure. Have a great evening.

          Comment

            #6
            My understanding is that you take in effect what you pay. For example, my rent is $1700/month however I live with two others and only pay $535. That goes the same with utilities and etc...

            So for me, I will be filing under a household of one and will only be including what my actual expenses are and only my income; not the entire household.
            Last edited by Hopefull1983; 10-06-2008, 08:31 PM.
            Filed 11/14/13 ____FICO 515
            341 12/23/13 ____FICO 545
            Discharged 03/03/2014

            Comment

              #7
              The total people in your household is you plus your spouse plus the number of you and your wives children under the age of 21. You are allowed to count children who don't live with you provided you, or your wife, are paying support.

              TKOS
              Retained Attorney: 08/04/08
              Filed: 9/9/08 FICO 430
              341 Meeting: 10/06/08
              Discharged: 12/12/08

              Comment

              Previous template Next

              bottom Ad Widget

              Collapse
              Working...
              X