 TITLE: Is It Better to File Bankruptcy Before or After Marriage? CONTENT: Doing the Right Thing Can Save You Heartache\n--------------------------------------------\nIn deciding when to file for bankruptcy, weigh your financial health with that of your marital health. The course of action you take may drag down your partner's financial and credit health and, in turn, hurt your relationship. So have a candid conversation and put everything on the table before making your commitment. The good news is that filing for bankruptcy will likely change the way you spend and manage your money. This can help reduce the risk of money-related problems in your marriage and steer you and your spouse toward the right direction financially. END