Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Georgia

I just got divorced. Can I bankrupt against a court order ?


Asked on 5/19/14, 11:27 am

3 Answers from Attorneys

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As a general rule, the bankruptcy code will not let you discharge alimony, child support, a marital property settlement, or an agreement to pay marital (or the other parties') debt.

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Answered on 5/19/14, 11:33 am
Scott Riddle Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC

What court order? What does it have to do with your divorce?

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Answered on 5/19/14, 11:33 am
Mark Bandy Law Offices of Mark A. Bandy, P.C.

Assuming that the court order you reference derives from the divorce and requires payment of child support, alimony or the like, generally, you cannot discharge those liabilities in a bankruptcy.

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Answered on 5/21/14, 1:40 pm


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