What debts are dischargeable?
Generally, all debts listed on the petition are dischargeable. However, certain types of debt listed in 11 U.S.C. §523 are not dischargeable. The non-dischargeable debts listed in §523 include, but are not limited to: a. Certain taxes and fines; b. Debts arising from certain fraudulent conduct; c. Debts not listed in your bankruptcy petition; d. Alimony, child maintenance or support, and certain other related debts arising out of a divorce decree or separation agreement; e. Debts caused by the Debtor’s willful and malicious injury to another; f. Government guaranteed student loans; g. Debts caused by a death or personal injury related to your operation of a motor vehicle while intoxicated; and h. Post-bankruptcy condominium or cooperative owner’s association fees. This list includes only examples of non-dischargeable debts; see 11 U.S.C. § 523 for a complete list. Under § 523, a creditor or party in interest may also file a complaint to have their debt declared nondischargeable. In a c
Generally, all debts listed on the petition are dischargeable. However, certain types of debt listed in 11 U.S.C. 523 are not dischargeable. The non-dischargeable debts listed in 523 include, but are not limited to: a. Certain taxes and fines; b. Debts arising from certain fraudulent conduct; c. Debts not listed in your bankruptcy petition; d. Alimony, child maintenance or support, and certain other related debts arising out of a divorce decree or separation agreement; e. Debts caused by the Debtor’s willful and malicious injury to another; f. Government guaranteed student loans; g. Debts caused by a death or personal injury related to your operation of a motor vehicle while intoxicated; and h. Post-bankruptcy condominium or cooperative owner’s association fees. This list includes only examples of non-dischargeable debts; see 11 U.S.C. 523 for a complete list. Under 523, a creditor or party in interest may also file a complaint to have their debt declared nondischargeable. In a chapter
11 U.S.C. 523 lists exceptions to discharge. In general, all other debts are dischargeable. Some debts listed in 11 U.S.C. 523, such as those based on fraudulent conduct, embezzlement or willful and malicious injury to another, are discharged unless a complaint to deny discharge of that debt is timely filed with the bankruptcy court. Ordinarily, these complaints must be filed within sixty (60) days of the first date set for the meeting of creditors. Additionally, debts that were not listed on your bankruptcy schedules or that were incurred after you filed bankruptcy are generally not discharged.
11 U.S.C. Section 523 lists exceptions to discharge. In general, all other debts are dischargeable. Some debts listed in 11 U.S.C. Section. 523, such as those based on fraudulent conduct, embezzlement or willful and malicious injury to another, are discharged unless a complaint to deny discharge of that debt is timely filed with the bankruptcy court. Ordinarily, these complaints must be filed within sixty (60) days of the first date set for the meeting of creditors. Additionally, debts that were not listed on your bankruptcy schedules or that were incurred after you filed bankruptcy are generally not discharged.
