Legal Question in Family Law in California

Delinquent child support related to ex-spouse bankruptcy

My ex-husband is in the process of filing bankruptcy. He is behind on child support payments in excess of $20,000.00. He has asked me to meet with him to sign a new child support agreement, and possibly get alimony payments abolished. Will his filing bankruptcy have any impact on his paying back child support?


Asked on 9/16/00, 8:05 pm

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Diana Mercer Peace Talks Mediation Services

Re: Delinquent child support related to ex-spouse bankruptcy

No. Bankruptcy does not discharge child support or alimony payments---not arrearages, and not current or future support. If anything, he'll be in a better position to pay since he won't have other bills. Good luck! If you'd like to mediate this, don't hesitate to phone!

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Answered on 10/17/00, 11:13 am


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