I am in the process of filing for chapter 7 bankruptcy. My girlfriend and I are also trying to buy a house. She has all of the money for the house. We are going to pay cash. All of the debt that I am declaring bankruptcy on is mine. I haven’t used a credit card in nearly a year, but am still buried in debt.
How soon after declaring bankruptcy can I own property? We would like to put my name on the house at some point, but don’t want it to look like we have been hiding assets.

I have heard this is a good way to remove a BK. See below. Has anyone tried this?

Unlike other negative information which stays on your credit report for 7 years, bankruptcy can be reported for up to 10 years.

Bankruptcy courts keep cases active for a period of two years before placing them on microfiche.

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How long after I and my soon to be ex-wife file the chapter 7 bankruptcy can i finalize my divorce from her? We both agree to the bankruptcy and the divorce, so can we get the divorce done before the Bankruptcy is 100% finalized?