Legal Question in Bankruptcy in California

Bankruptcy chpt.7 vs. Family Law judgment

Someone was ordered by a family law judge to pay me $5,000.00 for attorney fees persuant to a child custody case in Jan. 2000. I've been trying to collect since that time. He swore under oath in court April 2001 that he would pay, then in June filed for bankruptcy chpt.7. Is a Family Law judgement for attorney fees dischargable?


Asked on 7/12/01, 7:23 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Markus Law Office of Mark J. Markus

Re: Bankruptcy chpt.7 vs. Family Law judgment

It depends whether the debt owed is earmarked for support or maintenance of your client (presumably not the debtor). If it was then it is nondischargeable otherwise, it would be discharged as part of the bankruptcy.

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Answered on 7/12/01, 7:37 pm


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