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.
Read on to learn more about life after Chapter 13 bankruptcy. For an overview of how Chapter 13 bankruptcy works, see our Chapter 13 Bankruptcy topic area. How Long Does Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Stay on Your Credit Report? According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, a bankruptcy can only remain on your credit for up to ten years after your filing date. However, a Chapter 13 bankruptcy will typically be removed from your credit report after seven years. Keep in mind that the clock starts running when you file your case, not when you receive your discharge. Since most Chapter 13 bankruptcies last three to five years, chances are your Chapter 13 will only appear on your credit report for another two to four years after completing it. Can You Obtain Credit During or After Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?