Can Someone File Bankruptcy to Avoid Child Support or Alimony?
Usually bankruptcy will discharge property obligations but will not discharge child support maintenance obligations.
Generally, bankruptcy will discharge property obligations but will not discharge child support or spousal maintenance obligations. The bankruptcy court looks at the substance of the obligation and not just the language of the decree to determine what is – or isn’t – considered support. You should notify our founder and lead attorney Irwin M. Pollack if your spouse files for bankruptcy. An appearance in the bankruptcy court may be necessary to protect your rights under your support order or decree. Call attorney Pollack on his cell phone, day or night, at (800) 331-IRWIN.
