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.
Catching up on Child or Spousal Support
If you're behind on support payments, filing under Chapter 13 can legally stop your ex-spouse and support enforcement from pursuing you.
Debt Write-off under Chapter 13
The discharge of debts is just one of the tools of Chapter 13 for achieving your financial goals. It works differently than in Chapter 7.
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.