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If I filed for bankruptcy, do I still have to pay child support?
Asked on Mar 06th, 2013 on Bankruptcy - Michigan
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If I filed for bankruptcy, do I still have to pay child support?
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Yes, you will have to pay chid support even if you file bankruptcy.
Answered on Mar 18th, 2013 at 1:55 PM
Bankruptcy Attorney serving Hampton, VA
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Haven Law Group, P.C.
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Yes, you still have to pay child support and arrears even after you file for bankruptcy.
Answered on Mar 14th, 2013 at 2:52 PM
Generally speaking, child support obligations are not discharged in bankruptcy.
Answered on Mar 08th, 2013 at 11:33 PM
Bankruptcy Law Attorney serving Austin, TX
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Law Office of Susan G. Taylor
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Yes. Child support is a priority debt that goes through bankruptcy unaffected.
Answered on Mar 07th, 2013 at 11:57 PM
Bankruptcy Attorney serving Phoenix, AZ
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Law Office of D. L. Drain, P.A.
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Yes.
Answered on Mar 07th, 2013 at 12:50 PM
Oh yes, unless you want to face possible jail time! Child support cannot be eliminated in bankruptcy and the child support collection process can put you in jail for not paying your court ordered child support.
Answered on Mar 07th, 2013 at 12:49 PM
Litigation Attorney serving San Antonio, TX
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Graves Law Firm
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Yes, you still have to pay child support after filing bankruptcy, including any arrears. Child support is not dischargeable in bankruptcy.
Answered on Mar 07th, 2013 at 12:49 PM
Estate Planning Attorney serving Wilmington, DE
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Reger Rizzo & Darnall, LLP
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Yes, any order of family court is enforceable.
Answered on Mar 07th, 2013 at 10:35 AM
Bankruptcy Attorney serving Walnut Creek, CA
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Alan E. Ramos Law Offices
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Yes. Child support obligations are non-dischargeable in bankruptcy.
Answered on Mar 07th, 2013 at 10:35 AM
Bankruptcy Attorney serving Charleston, SC
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Davis Law Firm
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Bankruptcy will never stop the Family Courts from forcing you to pay child support. If you have children you must support them and the Bankruptcy Courts will never interfere with a support order. If you are behind on your child support and facing jail or other sanctions, then, it is sometimes possible to obtain a better payback of past due child support than you might receive in Family Court. If your support is too high, you need to file for a request to reduce the child support. You need to meet with an attorney familiar with Bankruptcy Law and Family Law. Very few lawyers practice both bankruptcy law and family law, but, that does not mean that an attorney is not familiar with the rules.
Answered on Mar 07th, 2013 at 10:35 AM
Deborah F. Bowinski
Yes. Child support arrears are not dischargeable in bankruptcy, and filing for bankruptcy has no effect on an ongoing support order.
Answered on Mar 07th, 2013 at 10:35 AM
Insurance Attorney serving Redlands, CA
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Orrock, Popka, Tucker & Dolen
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Yes, you do.
Answered on Mar 07th, 2013 at 10:35 AM
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Attorney serving Milwaukee, WI
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Law Offices of Deborah A. Stencel
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Yes. Child support is not discharged in bankruptcy.
Answered on Mar 07th, 2013 at 10:34 AM
Complex Litigation Attorney serving Costa Mesa, CA
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Thomas Vogele & Associates, APC
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Yes. Child support may not be discharged through bankruptcy.
Answered on Mar 07th, 2013 at 10:34 AM
Yes, to do. Only the family law court can modify child support.
Answered on Mar 07th, 2013 at 10:33 AM
Bankruptcy Law Attorney serving Livingston, NJ
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Law Office of Stuart M. Nachbar, P.C.
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IN NJ: Yes, even if you file for Bankruptcy, you still have to pay child support.
Pursuant to the Bankruptcy Code, child support is special, and you must continue making all Domestic Support Payments which includes alimony and child support.
If you are filing a Chapter 13, in NJ, you must sign Certification stating that you are current on your Domestic Support Obligations before the Court will confirm your Plan.
Answered on Mar 07th, 2013 at 10:33 AM
Yes, child support is non-Dischargeable under Section 523.
Answered on Mar 07th, 2013 at 10:33 AM
Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
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Yes, child-support obligations are exempt from discharge in bankruptcy.
Answered on Mar 07th, 2013 at 10:32 AM