Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Michigan
Child Support in Bankruptcy
Can you include your back child support when you file for bankruptcy?
Asked on 2/13/04, 2:11 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Timothy Trichler
Timothy R. Trichler - Attorney and Counselor at Law
Re: Child Support in Bankruptcy
Greetings: This is an easy answer. No, you can not include back child support or spousal support in bankrupty. Thanks, atty. Trichler; www.trichler.com
Answered on 2/13/04, 3:01 pm
Regina Mullen
Legal Data Services, PLC
Re: Child Support in Bankruptcy
No. Child support and arrearages are NOT dischargeable in bankruptcy. The best you can hope for is to negotiate a rescheduling of payments, but the FOC is not required to go along with it. The benefit, though, is that your cash will be freed up to pay the child support.
Answered on 2/13/04, 6:26 pm
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