Unfortunately, alimony and child support cannot be wiped out in bankruptcy.\u00a0 Alimony and child support are considered “priority” debts that must be repaid.\u00a0 In other words, the bankruptcy laws view alimony and child support as very important debt that one cannot just wipe out with a bankruptcy.<\/p>\n
However, if you are behind on your alimony or child support payments, bankruptcy can be helpful for you.\u00a0 If you are behind and have been threatened to go to jail, you could file a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy<\/a>, which is a repayment plan.\u00a0 In a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you repay a portion of your debts over a period of three to five years.\u00a0 At the end of your bankruptcy, you will no longer owe any unsecured debt (credit cards, medical bills) and will be caught up on any debts that you were behind on, such as child support.<\/p>\n A Chapter 13 bankruptcy is helpful for a person who is behind on alimony or child support payments because it helps you get caught up on your payments and will avoid any potential jail time.\u00a0 Other than completing a Chapter 13 bankruptcy you cannot wipe out alimony or child support in bankruptcy.<\/p>\n