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Jim
The bankruptcy laws have changed! You need to ask this question of your attorney. It is VERY likely that it would indeed affect your husband’s credit if you filed before the divorce, and especially if the debts were not specifically awarded in the divorce between the two of you. Please, ask this of your attorney.
Regina
You don’t get to pick and choose who you pay and don’t pay. Bankruptcy is a legal issue in which an attorney and court ultimately handles your finances. Your husband (he’s not your ex yet) may end being thrown into bankruptcy against his will. Just because his name isn’t on the debts does not dismiss his liability if they were obtained during your marriage. You need to both sit down with a bankruptcy attorney to hash out your assets and liabilities. You will probably get child support and your loss of employment is hopefully only temporary. Bankruptcy is a 10 year credit strike that could end up affecting you both. Think before you act.