How are Child Support Obligations treated in a Chapter 7?

Chapter 7 debtors must maintain child support obligations before, during and after the filing.  They are not treated like regular consumer debt, but rather like a federal student loan or income taxes.  All information concerning the child support obligation must be reported to the trustee in a timely fashion and be paid even during the Chapter 7.

If you are considering filing for Chapter 7 due to overwhelming child support obligations, you should speak to an attorney about what other debts may be dischargeable so that you can meet this responsibility.  The Fears | Nachawati Law Firm is available for all of your bankruptcy needs.