QUESTION
Can I file chapter 7 on those medical bills?
Asked on Jan 06th, 2017 on Bankruptcy - Oregon
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I owe over $8,000.00 for half of medical bills for my non-custodial children. I do not have insurance for them because the ex-husband is required to have it but in court for custody it was said I had to pay half of the price the ex-husband pays out of pocket. He has already has paid the bills but I haven't paid him.
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Medical bills are discharged in bankruptcy.
Answered on Mar 07th, 2017 at 4:49 AM
Yes, no problem doing that and should be done.
Answered on Mar 06th, 2017 at 5:20 AM
The answer depends on the way the out-of-pocket medical expenses were described in the divorce papers. He could argue that the bills are in the nature of support which is not dischargeable in bankruptcy. You should talk to a bankruptcy lawyer and show them the divorce paperwork.
Answered on Mar 06th, 2017 at 5:19 AM
Yes, medical debts are always dischargeable in any kind of bankruptcy.
Answered on Mar 06th, 2017 at 5:19 AM
Bankruptcy will not eliminate debts for child support obligation, and generally, paying the children?s medical debt is considered to be part of this obligation.
Answered on Mar 06th, 2017 at 5:19 AM