Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Arkansas
Child & medical support in bankruptcy
Ex-spouse who is court ordered to pay child support and 1/2 of all medical expenses filed chapter 13 bankruptcy in 2002. Past due child support was included in the bankruptcy. However, the ex-spouse agreed to pay $28 per week for past due medical expenses of $3500 and did not include the $3500 in his bankruptcy plan. The ex-spouse paid the $28 for approximately 3 months and then quit making no payments in over a year. Does the bankruptcy prevent me from filing for contempt of court for his failure to pay the medical expenses?
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Re: Child & medical support in bankruptcy
A bankruptcy does not eliminate child support debts. You should be able to collect from him for this. Your ex was required to put all debts on his bankruptcy. If he did not, you may need to pursue that first to make sure he is held responsible by the courts.
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