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Are spousal maintenance or alimony, and child support obligations dischargeable in bankruptcy?

April 26, 2017alimony Bankruptcy child support dischargeable maintenance obligations spousal

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Are spousal maintenance or alimony, and child support obligations dischargeable in bankruptcy?

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2005 changes to the federal bankruptcy laws provided that “domestic support obligations” like alimony and child support are not dischargeable, nor does the filing of a bankruptcy petition stay most court proceedings dealing with family law issues. Under Chapter 7, but probably not under chapter 13, other obligations to a spouse or child incurred in a divorce, separation or by court or government order are also not dischargeable, such as property settlement obligations.