Are judgements in a divorce decree (money awarded to spouse, not alimony) dischargable in a bankruptcy?
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Are judgements in a divorce decree (money awarded to spouse, not alimony) dischargable in a bankruptcy?
Asked on November 15, 2014 under Bankruptcy Law, Florida
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SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
If the money is for the spouse's "domestic support"--i.e. it's what he or she is getting to live on or supplement their other income--then it can't be discharged, just like child support cannot be discharged. However, if it is some other payment, like taking over the spouse's car loans, paying off his/her credit card, etc., then that non-support obligation could potentially be discharged.
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