Can Chapter 7 Bankruptcy relieve me from child support obligations?

Chapter 7 bankruptcy in California cannot relieve you from child support obligations. Child support is considered a priority debt, which means it is not eligible for discharge in bankruptcy. Bankruptcy law treats child support as a public policy priority, meaning it is not subject to elimination through bankruptcy. If you owe child support, the court will require you to pay the debt, regardless of whether you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy or not. If you owe child support, you may be able to reduce or modify the payments through the court. However, Chapter 7 bankruptcy will not absolve you from the responsibility of paying your child support. If you fail to make the payments, you can still be held liable for any past-due payments and may face wage garnishment, tax refund intercepts, or other legal action from the court. In some cases, Chapter 7 bankruptcy can help you get your finances in order and make it easier to pay off child support. If you have other outstanding debt obligations such as credit card debt, you can have those debts discharged through Chapter 7 bankruptcy. This can reduce your monthly payments and help you focus on your child support payments. However, it’s important to remember that Chapter 7 bankruptcy does not eliminate your obligation to pay child support.

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