Legal Question in Bankruptcy in California

Alimony and Bankruptcy

I have an outstanding alimony of $15000.

I am currently remarried.

I have asked for modification, without success.

If I get divorced from my current wife and file bankruptcy, will that erase the alimony?

Many thanks!


Asked on 1/18/01, 12:52 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Mark Markus Law Office of Mark J. Markus

Re: Alimony and Bankruptcy

I'm not sure what getting divorced has to do with anything, but no, alimony obligations are not dischargeable in bankruptcy.

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Answered on 2/13/01, 3:13 pm


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