Dischargeability of Family law debts
The question of whether a particular debt is dischargeable may arise with domestic support obligations. These debts include not only child support and alimony, but could also include a credit card balance required by a family court order to be paid by a person. This account would be listed as an unsecured priority debt on Schedule E of the bankruptcy petition and would not be dischargeable in bankruptcy. The reason is that an existing family court order not yet modified otherwise cannot be vacated by a subsequent bankruptcy filing. Of course, this is a general principle as family law varies widely from one jurisdiction to another. Consult first with a licensed family lawyer in your jurisdiction and then with a qualified bankruptcy practitioner in the area in order to determine your rights.
