That depends on whether you are going to file an individual bankruptcy while married or a joint petition with your soon to be wife. If you file an individual while married, one issue is that they could take her income into account in determining whether you qualify for Chapter 7. To discuss further please contact us.

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If you live in California, there are a lot of consequences potentially. For one, you will have to include your spouse's income in the budget which may affect your eligibility to file under certain chapters. Any assets acquired by either of you post-marriage would be included and may or may not be protected (depending on their value). On the other hand, if your spouse makes significantly less money than you and has children (for example), then it may benefit you to file after you are married.

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