Legal Question in Family Law in California

bankruptcy

can I file bankruptcy on child support arrearages? I only collect ssI disability. the interest alone is more then what I'am paying today, and I'am paying $375.00 a month which comes out of my disability check, ad I get $1,600.00 monthly. Plus I have around $50,000 in medical. I have 4 kids, the youngest is 36 years old. I don't own anything. Because of my illness I have to change careers. I'am a 60 years old ex-driver / constuction maintenance worker. I don't have alot of energy, and limited from standing for a long time. Loss vision on my right eye due to high blood pressure, or stress. What are my options?


Asked on 3/24/07, 12:06 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: bankruptcy

Child support cannot be discharged in bankruptcy. If the child support is owed to the county you may be able to qualify for a reduction in the amount due. If the child support is owed to your ex you may be able to get her to agree to a reduction in the amount due. There is not much else you can do.

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Answered on 4/05/07, 1:31 am


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