Can they withhold child support if you file bankruptcy?
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Can they withhold child support if you file bankruptcy?
Asked on November 13, 2012 under Family Law, South Carolina
Answers:
Wayne Patterson / Wayne Patterson Attorney at Law
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Yes they can. A bankruptcy does not discharge your responsibility to continue your child support payments as ordered by the court. However, it would be a substantial change of circumstances and grounds to file for a downward modification of your child support amount.
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