To Have and to Hyphenate: The Marriage Name Game. Correction Appended. WHEN I first met my husband-to-be at a publishing party several years ago, he glanced at my name tag and saw Kismet. Actually he saw ''Peterson,'' but it was the opening gambit he was searching for. ''We have almost the same name,'' he announced in a British-sounding accent.
Under the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, bankruptcies can be reported for 10 years from the filing date (not the discharge date, which comes later). However, all three major credit reporting agencies will remove Chapter 13 bankruptcies seven years from the date the case was filed.
How Long the Bankruptcy Will Stay on a Credit Report. The type of personal bankruptcy you file will determine the length of time the negative item will remain on your credit report. A Chapter 7 bankruptcy will stay on your credit report for 10 years, while Chapter 13 bankruptcy will remain for 7 years.Explore Alternatives to Bankruptcy. Licensed credit counselors can help you analyze your personal situation, review your debts and determine the type of repayment plan that is most feasible.here are different types of personal bankruptcy, and each type will impact your credit report and your finances differently. With Chapter 7 bankruptcy, a person does not repay any debts included in the filing.