Family Court Proceedings and Debts in Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy prevents or stops only certain limited divorce/family law proceedings. Others, including collection of ongoing support, continue.
Upcoming Property from a Divorce
One special category of future assets in bankruptcy is property from a divorce--either from a property settlement agreement or court decree.
Unpaid Child or Spousal Support Never Discharged in Bankruptcy
You can't legally write off child support or spousal support.
Making Sense of Bankruptcy: How Do You Choose between Chapter 7 and 13 If You Owe Money to Your Ex-Spouse?
There are two post-divorce situations in which the extra time and expense of a Chapter 13 case could be well worthwhile.
Making Sense of Bankruptcy: How Do You Choose between Chapter 7 and 13 If You Owe Money to Your Ex-Spouse?
There are two post-divorce situations in which the extra time and expense of a Chapter 13 case could be well worthwhile.
Making Sense of Bankruptcy: How Do You Choose between Chapter 7 and 13 If You Owe Money to Your Ex-Spouse?
There are two post-divorce situations in which the extra time and expense of a Chapter 13 case could be well worthwhile.
Making Sense of Bankruptcy: How Do You Choose between Chapter 7 and 13 If You Owe Money to Your Ex-Spouse?
There are two post-divorce situations in which the extra time and expense of a Chapter 13 case could be well worthwhile.
Crucial Question: Can Bankruptcy Write Off or Reduce My Support Obligations?
No. The bankruptcy court respects and doesn't change the support decisions of your divorce court. But bankruptcy can still help.
The Extraordinary Tools of Bankruptcy: Avoid Paying Your Ex-Spouse Most of Your Property Settlement Debts
Chapter 13's "super discharge" means that you can write off a portion of any non-support debts included in your divorce decree.
