Consumer Bankruptcy and Your Alabama Domestic Obligations
One of the most common causes of bankruptcy is the excessive debt that is brought about by divorce. Expenses such as legal fees and court costs, finding a new residence, buying new household items, and so on, can leave people with little money to keep up with their bills and their child support or alimony payments.
If you are filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy while paying or receiving spousal support or child support from your divorce, you should consult with an experienced bankruptcy attorney right away. Jack B. Sabatini has counseled people just like you in North Alabama for more than 30 years.
Contact us by e-mail today, or call us toll free at 888-493-8073. We serve clients in Huntsville, Madison, Scottsboro and the surrounding areas as well.
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In general, obligations to pay child support and spousal support or alimony cannot be eliminated in bankruptcy. Even if other debts are successfully discharged in bankruptcy, you will still be obligated to support your children and your former spouse if that was part of the divorce judgment.
However, in some instances, bankruptcy could have an effect on your property settlement or division of debts in divorce. For example, if one ex-spouse owes money to the other, for something other than spousal or child support, that debt may be discharged under certain circumstances.
These issues can become very complicated, so it's best to consult an experienced attorney for advice before you assume you can discharge any particular debts. Whether you give or receive domestic support, Jack B. Sabatini has answers to your questions and help you find solutions to your personal bankruptcy problems.
Contact Jack B. Sabatini, Attorney at Law
For timely advice on this or any bankruptcy-related legal matter, call us at 888-493-8073 or e-mail us to arrange a free consultation with a lawyer.
We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.
