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What happens to spousal maintainance and child support if the person files for bankruptcy?
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Spousal support and child support debts cannot be discharged in a bankruptcy, so the ex spouse must continue to keep making the payments. Failure to do so can lead to a dismissal of the bankruptcy case.
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What happens to spousal maintenance and child support if the person files for bankruptcy?
While back due spousal maintainance may get some break...not prospectively and to make things simple...other than dying (and that may not work as well as you would expect) there is no way out of paying child support...it will happen some way some how...and you will pay all the expenses and fees and interest costs for it not happening willingly. But of course you want to....as they are your kids.
How do you get payment on child support if your ex spouse files chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Yes, bankruptcy does not effect spousal support or child support.
Can you include back child support payments in a chapter 7 bankruptcy?
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.
Can a spouse waiver spousal support by not enforcing a spousal support order?
No. The spousal support order remains in effect until it is modified by the court.
Is child and spousal payments protected from garnishment in AZ?
only child support. Spousal support is taxable income.
If you get child support from the father of your child can you get marital spousal child support?
There's no such thing as "marital spousal child support." You might be able to get spousal support ("alimony" or "maintenance") for a brief period to allow you to become self-sufficient.
Can you receive spousal support if you are not marrief and have a child?
No; as the term implies, spousal support is for spouses. However, you ought to be able to receive child support.
What does Terminate the court's jurisdiction to award spousal support to Petitioner mean?
the petitoner is asking the court to deny spousal support
Can ssi disability be taken for spousal support not child support?
no
What is a spousal support lawyer?
A spousal support lawyer is a type of family law attorney who specializes in cases involving spousal support or alimony. These lawyers help clients navigate the legal process of determining, modifying, or enforcing spousal support payments during divorce or separation proceedings. They provide guidance, negotiate settlements, and advocate on behalf of their clients to ensure a fair resolution.
Can they garnish unemployment for spousal support?
They sure can in Michigan if it is a court ordered child support payment.
What are the rquriements for spousal support?
"requirements" ... these vary by jurisdiction but typically spousal support is temporary, to give the spouse opportunity to become self-sufficient.
