QUESTION
Can the interest on child support be dismissed in Chapter 7?
Asked on Apr 19th, 2016 on Bankruptcy - Oregon
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The principal is all paid, but the buildup interest is still owed. Can it be discharged?
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Commercial & Bankruptcy Law Attorney serving Powell, OH
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Ronald K. Nims
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No, child support - including the interest - cannot be discharged in bankruptcy.
Answered on Apr 27th, 2016 at 3:24 AM
Bankruptcy Attorney serving Madison, WI
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Richard B. Jacobson & Associates, LLC
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Generally speaking you cannot use a bankruptcy to discharge any part of a claim for child support, including interest. However it is sometimes possible to negotiate an arrangement with the child support people where they will compromise on the interest, or give you a longer time to pay it, or you can reach some other kind of arrangement. It's worth a try.
Answered on Apr 26th, 2016 at 10:05 PM
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Law Offices of Helene Ellenbogen P.S.
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No.
Answered on Apr 26th, 2016 at 10:05 PM
Unfortunately, Chapter 7 bankruptcy does not allow you to discharge interest on a nondischargeable priority debt.
Answered on Apr 26th, 2016 at 12:13 PM
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No. Domestic Support obligations are non-dichargeable.
Answered on Apr 26th, 2016 at 12:11 PM
No, I don't believe so. You may want to pay someone to research that issue.
Answered on Apr 26th, 2016 at 11:40 AM
Not in the ninth circuit, according to recent case law.
Answered on Apr 26th, 2016 at 11:37 AM