QUESTION
Will child support stop if non custodial parent filed chapter 13?
Asked on Apr 21st, 2014 on Child Custody - Louisiana
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My kids' dad just filed a chapter 13 on April 15, 2014. I got a letter in the mail and he has court ordered child support for our 2 kids. Will I stop getting their child support because he has filed a chapter 13? Do I need a lawyer to make sure my kids continue to get their support? Thank you.
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Alimony Attorney serving Rockville, MD
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Law Offices of Aimee C. Robbins
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Child support is not dischargeable in Bankruptcy. He may however try to lower his child support payments in Circuit Court but first he has to prove a financial change of circumstances. You may need a lawyer. If he quits paying child support you should take him back to court on Contempt Charges.
Answered on Apr 23rd, 2014 at 5:33 AM
Child support is a priority claim and is exempt.
Answered on Apr 22nd, 2014 at 2:57 PM
Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
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His child support obligations are not stopped by his bankruptcy, but your API. Try to seek immediate payment of any arrearage may be.
Answered on Apr 22nd, 2014 at 11:10 AM
Personal Injury Attorney serving Marksville, LA
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The Bryan Law Firm L.L.C.
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Bankruptcy doesn't affect a child support obligation.
Answered on Apr 22nd, 2014 at 11:10 AM
Domestic Relations Attorney serving Omaha, NE
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Diane L. Berger
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Bankruptcy should have nothing to do with child support.
Answered on Apr 22nd, 2014 at 11:10 AM