How does filing bankruptcy affect child support collection?
Filing for bankruptcy does not allow a party required to pay child support to be relieved from that obligation. However, filing for bankruptcy does automatically stop collection activities on a support order. Since there are legal procedures that must be followed in order to lift the stay, or to allow collection activities to go forward, it is crucial to hire an attorney who has expertise in bankruptcy law. Does my divorce decree protect me from having to pay a joint debt if my ex-spouse files bankruptcy? If you have jointly made debts during the marriage with your ex-spouse, even though the divorce decree orders the ex to pay the debt, you can still be held accountable to pay it and it is possible that your ex can discharge or escape having to pay it. If you find out that your ex has filed bankruptcy and you had joint debts that were handled under your divorce, there is a way to attempt to keep the ex from discharging that debt. You should seek legal advice to find out about your righ
