Can you get out of paying child support by filing for bankruptcy after getting divorced?
Can you get out of paying child support by filing for bankruptcy after getting divorced?
You may have heard that you can get out of paying child support by filing for bankruptcy after getting divorced. This is a common question, and it's understandable if you're worried that you'll lose your home or car to pay your ex if you file bankruptcy. The fact is, child support payments are exempt in bankruptcy. That means that you can keep your property and not have to pay child support if you file for bankruptcy. You cannot get out of paying spousal support (alimony) in bankruptcy.
A lot of people wonder if you can get out of paying child support by filing for bankruptcy after getting divorced. The answer is no, you can't. This answer might sound a little confusing at first, but it's really not that hard to figure out.
Child support payments are "non-dischargeable" debts, which means that they will stay with you for life, even if you file for bankruptcy. Before you get too freaked out about this, though, there are two big exceptions to this rule: 1) Your child is over 18 and no longer in school; or 2) You live far enough away from your child (more than 100 miles) that you cannot reasonably pay and be able to see them on a regular basis (at least once every other weekend and at least twice a month).
If you need a Child Support Lawyer, please call this law firm for a free consultation.
Ascent Law LLC
8833 S Redwood Road Suite C
West Jordan UT 84088
(801) 676-5506
