Non-dischargeable Debt

A non-dischargeable debt is one unaffected by the bankruptcy discharge. The debtor continues to owe a non-dischargeable debt after bankruptcy has concluded.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Our frequently asked questions also address Non-dischargeable Debt:

How is alimony or child support treated in bankruptcy?

The bankruptcy code refers to child support and alimony as domestic support obligations. Bankruptcy does not eliminate domestic support obligations, and ex-spouses and children receive considerable protection within the bankruptcy system.

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What kinds of debts are non-dischargeable in bankruptcy?

In bankruptcy, a bankruptcy discharge ends a debtor's personal liability on all debts except those otherwise made non-dischargeable. This post contains a list of significant categories of non-dischargeable debt.

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Blog Posts

We have discussed Non-dischargeable Debt in the following posts on our bankruptcy blog:

Chapter 7 Discharge & Chapter 13 Discharge - What's the Difference?

Feb 2, 2012

Once upon a time, the discharge available to debtors at the conclusion of a chapter 13 bankruptcy plan was known as a "super-discharge" as it ended personal liability on significantly more debts that its counterpart in chapter 7. Today, after the 2005 bankruptcy law (BAPCPA), the chapter 13 discharge isn't so super anymore. Nevertheless, it is not identical to the chapter 7 discharge in scope. This post considers what is dischargeable in chapter 13 bankruptcy, and highlights some notable differences with chapter 7.

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