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Main Forums => Dear Socrateaser => Topic started by: MISHELLE on Feb 24, 2004, 07:01:31 PM

Title: child support and bankruptcy
Post by: MISHELLE on Feb 24, 2004, 07:01:31 PM
Soc,
 child support that is owed to the State of California for arrears (bm was assigned to welfare)

 1. can it be discharged in bankruptcy in California.

 I was looking at : Bankruptcy Section 523(a)(5) and was unsure.
 
thank you
Title: RE: child support and bankruptcy
Post by: socrateaser on Feb 23, 2004, 10:24:30 AM
As of about a year ago, the answer was absoutely yes. I haven't confronted the issue lately, and I don't have time to research it at the moment. However, bankruptcy attorneys all give free first consultations, so give one a call and ask. Please post the answer here -- it will be a great help to all.
Title: RE: child support and bankruptcy..AN UPDATE.. :)
Post by: MISHELLE on Feb 26, 2004, 08:20:47 AM
Soc,
 Well, .. I cannot seem to find anyone in my area that knows the answer to this, one lady said absolutely not but had no reasoning behind it other than because that is her opinion on it, so....
 If you could please tell me how I can research it, or tell me of an attorney or bankruptcy center in your area that I can  call I would be very grateful.
thanks again...
Title: RE: child support and bankruptcy..AN UPDATE.. :)
Post by: socrateaser on Feb 26, 2004, 08:59:31 AM
I researched this a little. Is this assignment to the State persuant to a parent receiving AFDC benefits?

If your answer is yes, then the debt is not discharable in bankruptcy.
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