QUESTION
in NC, my Ex husband has filed for bankruptcy, chapter 13, will this affect me receiving alimony from him?
Asked on Jul 30th, 2013 on Bankruptcy - North Carolina
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Bankruptcy Attorney serving Burbank, CA
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Law Office of Mark J. Markus
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No, alimony and domestic support obligations are not dischargeable in bankruptcy. Plus, a failure to pay postpetition (after filing) obligations in a Chapter 13 case is grounds for dismissal of the case.
Mark Markus has been practicing exclusively bankruptcy law in California since 1991. He is a Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, AV-Rated by martindale.com, and A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau.
Answered on Jul 30th, 2013 at 7:46 PM