| Dischargeable Debts |
| Dischargeable debts are those debts that can be discharged through bankruptcy proceedings. A debtor is no longer personally liable to pay for dischargeable debts after the bankruptcy proceedings are concluded.More... |
| Bankruptcy and Liabilities Arising in a Marriage or Family Relationship |
| The status of marriage creates duties and obligations between spouses that may be different from, and in addition to, those they consciously agree to assume. The bankruptcy of one spouse alone can sometimes affect the other spouse because of obligations arising out of the marriage relationship. More... |
| Family Law |
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| Immunity from Self-Incrimination |
| Asserting one's privilege against self-incrimination can not be used as a grounds for barring discharge, unless the debtor has been granted immunity. More... |
| Alimony and Support Claims |
| Filing for bankruptcy does not suspend or stop the obligation to pay child support or alimony. Whether an obligation imposed by a divorce decree is dischargeable depends on whether it is characterized as support or as a property settlement. In many instances, obligations for property settlement can be discharged in bankruptcy, while obligations for child support and alimony cannot be discharged in bankruptcy. Bankruptcy law, not state law, determines whether an obligation is a support obligation or a property settlement obligation.More... |
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