Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Bankruptcy's effect on Child Support

My ex-husband is filing for bankruptcy. I currently am to recieved $615.00 a month for three children for support. Will his bankruptcy effect his obligation to pay support?


Asked on 1/25/02, 9:43 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Amy L. Finch, 845-362-0387 Amy L. Finch, Attorney and Counselor at Law

Re: Bankruptcy's effect on Child Support

Bankruptcy will wipe out most debts, but it WILL NOT wipe out child support obligations.

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Answered on 1/28/02, 1:45 pm
Daniel Clement Law Offices of Daniel Clement

Re: Bankruptcy's effect on Child Support

Child support payments are not discharged in bankruptcy.

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Answered on 1/25/02, 10:53 am
Salvatore Lagonia Attorney At Law

Re: Bankruptcy's effect on Child Support

No, his child support payments are not dispossed through bankruptcy. The most he can do, if his salary has been reduced, is petition the court for a modification of support.

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Answered on 1/25/02, 1:55 pm


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