Legal Question in Bankruptcy in California
Child support overpayment
I was receiving child support for my son, I notified the DA's office when he turned 18 because he had not finished school yet the support contuined I have received a letter from the DA's office saying I owe $8 thousand some dollars for child support overpayment, I have been thinking about fileing bankruptcy on my credit cards because I am not working and my husband is on disability trying to get on social security, I was wanting to know if I can put the child support overpayment on my bankruptcy also?
our only income now is $192.00 a week from disability, Thank you for any help that you can give to me,
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Child support overpayment
This is not a settled area of law, but the cases seem to indicate that the overpayment debt would be dischargeable in a bankruptcy. If I can be of further assistance, please let me know. Sincerely, Mark
Mark Markus
Law Office of Mark J. Markus
11684 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 403
Related Questions & Answers
-
Should I file? We own a home with a first & second mortgage. Two cars that are... Asked 12/26/98, 6:58 pm in United States California Bankruptcy Law
-
Ex-spouse and his bankruptcy Hello, Please take one moment to review a question.... Asked 12/02/98, 9:01 pm in United States California Bankruptcy Law
Looking for something else?
10,200 active attorneys ready to answer your legal questions today.
Featured Attorneys
Earn additional revenue and grow your business.
