Why can a bankruptcy couurt hold my child support money
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Why can a bankruptcy couurt hold my child support money
My ex-husband bankruptcy lawyer filed a claim to receive his payment from funds held by bankruptcy court, which include my child support for the last 3 months. I live in the state of tn
Asked on June 16, 2009 under Bankruptcy Law, Tennessee
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
There are a lot of fact questions that would need to be answered, before anyone could tell you what to do next. You need to give a much longer explanation of your situation, to an attorney in your area (or one who practices where your ex-husband's bankruptcy is taking place), for advice you can rely upon. One place to find a lawyer is our website, http://attorneypages.com
It's my understanding that child support is a very high priority debt, right behind federal income taxes; neither one can be discharged (wiped out) by a bankruptcy. A good lawyer should be able to make sure you get your money.
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