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  • 09-23-2008, 09:02 AM
    cyclingone
    Dependent Income and the Means Test
    My question involves bankruptcy in the state of: CA

    My girlfriend is permanently disabled and we've been living together for the past 10 years. She receives $1231 S.S. disability each month. That money is co-mingled in our joint checking account.

    I claim her as a dependent.

    Do I need to add that income to my income when I do the means test? She will be filing Chap 7 also...but separately since CA doesn't recognize common law marriage.

    Thanks in advance, Barry
  • 09-23-2008, 10:02 AM
    Betty3
    Re: Dependent Income and the Means Test
    I believe LawResearcherMissy answered this same question for you in this thread: http://www.expertlaw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58502
  • 09-24-2008, 08:38 AM
    cyclingone
    Re: Dependent Income and the Means Test
    Yes, she answered it, but not fully.

    Since my dependent's S.S. income is comingled with mine, how do I determine what percentage she contributes. All her income goes into the pot for bills, food etc. Should I figure 50% of her income gets added to mine...100%?

    That's what I really need to know.

    Thanks in advance, Barry
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