Ex husband filed bankruptcy, Chapter 13, we have a final divorce decree that states he is to pay a sum of $ 25,000.00, to me, does this negate this?

Probably not. I suggest you speak with an attorney who practices bankruptcy or family law in your state. Generally speaking, divorce decrees are honored by the bankruptcy courts.

It depends on what the basis of that award was.  If it was earmarked as support to you, then it is not dischargeable.  If it was for a marital equalization payment or part of the property settlement, it is dischargeable in a Chapter 13 case only. Mark J. Markus, Attorney at Law Handling exclusively bankruptcy law cases in California since 1991. http://www.bklaw.com/ Follow Me on Twitter:  @bklawr