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.
A common concern for people considering bankruptcy is how long it will stay on their record. The answer depends in part on the type of bankruptcy a person files. If you file Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the fact that you filed bankruptcy will likely remain on your credit report for ten years. If you file for Chapter 13, your bankruptcy will probably stay on your credit report for seven to ten years. You can learn more about life after bankruptcy by contacting a local bankruptcy lawyer today. To arrange a free consultation with an attorney in your area, simply fill out the quick case review form below:
How long does a bankruptcy stay on your credit report? A bankruptcy will stay on your credit report for up to 10 years, but many credit reporting agencies will remove it after 7. This is similar to the reporting period for late pays or delinquent accounts posted on your credit report, which is also 7 years.