 TITLE: Is It Better to File Bankruptcy Before or After Marriage? CONTENT: When Does It Make Sense to File for Bankruptcy Before Marriage?\n---------------------------------------------------------------\nYou may want to file for bankruptcy before marriage if you have an unmanageable amount of debt and your soon-to-be spouse does not. By filing for bankruptcy before you marry, you'll likely minimize the damage to your spouse's financial health.\nIn addition, if you'd like to file for Chapter 7, also known as a liquidation bankruptcy, filing before marriage is generally the better option. If you get married after you file, your spouse's income will be considered in addition to yours, which may push you over the Chapter 7 income limit. END