Child support cannot, and will not be discharged in BK
Its not like your ignoring your responsibilities (guess if that is the child support or the children themselves) makes them go away.
I feel sorry for your kids though.
Bankruptcy is a Federal process and has no effect on child support. Bankruptcy does not dismiss child support debts.
... prevent ... Bankruptcy is a Federal process and has no effect on child support. Bankruptcy does not dismiss child support debts.
Child support arrears cannot be wiped out by a bankruptcy.
No. No aspect of child support will be discharged or lessend by BK
If you have not paid child support because of bankruptcy in Canada? If you have not paid child support because of bankruptcy can you go back if the person is now working and have a income?
Yes - child support debts are not discharged in bankruptcy.
When you file for bankruptcy, you are required to list ALL debts you owe. However, child support or alimony (called Domestic Support) are NOT discharged in a bankruptcy. In a Chapter 7 - this debt survives your discharge. In a 13 - you probably can pay back the arrears over time, but you have to make the required monthly payment to the Child support agency for current support AND the trustee payment for the back support. I would seek the advice of an attorney that specializes in Bankruptcy to see if this is an option for you.
Yes, if a parent owes back child support, they will have to pay it until it is zeroed out even when the children are grown. The age of the child does not affect back child support at all.
It is dependant on which state that you live in as to if the children are entitled to back child support after they are grown. You will need to consult with your local state child support office so they can better assist you with this question.
if the child is special needs and has to live with a parent yes otherwise no
No child and/or spousal support are not dischargeable in a chapter 7 BK. It is my understanding that child support, student loans, taxes owed, and things along that line cannot be included in a bankruptcy.
When the child reaches majority/is emancipated, the obligor still owes any support that was ordered and not paid.