In Re Coles

MEMORANDUM OPINION

EMIL F. GOLDHABER, Bankruptcy Judge:

The issue at bench is whether we should permit the consolidation of the above two cases. We conclude that these cases may be more properly handled through joint administration rather than through consolidation.

The facts, as set forth in the affidavit of the debtors in support of their motion to consolidate, are as follows: The two debtors, although not married, have lived together for the past three years. Consequently, they have incurred joint debts and have obtained joint assets. Because the debtors are not spouses, they are precluded…