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California Bankruptcy Lawyers - Alimony

Obligations to pay alimony are subject to disputes among bankruptcy lawyers. The applicable Code statute, 11 U.S.C. 523, provides discharge of alimony will not be allowed for debts owed (5) to a spouse, former spouse, or child of the debtor, for alimony to, maintenance for, or support of such spouse or child, in connection with a separation agreement, divorce decree or other order of a court of record, determination made in accordance with State or territorial law by a governmental unit, or property settlement agreement, but not to the extent that - (A) such debt is assigned to another entity, voluntarily, by operation of law, or otherwise (other than debts assigned pursuant to section 408(a)(3) of the Social Security Act, or any such debt which has been assigned to the Federal Government or to a State or any political subdivision of such State. the assignment clause of this provision is especially subject to disputes among bankruptcy lawyers.

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The interest of children is protected to high degree, and thereafter debts owed to ex-spouses will survive discharge in most circumstances, so long as the debt is actually owed to the spouse. More problematic, the definition of "assignment" (real, equitable, or partial) may create bona fide disputes among bankruptcy lawyers. For instance, a debtors bankruptcy lawyer may claim that oral agreements to pay attorney fees from alimony are not enforceable, while a creditor's bankruptcy lawyer may allege an equitable assignment that is subject to either future performance or breach of contract.

All prudent debtors have questions about applicable laws before filing. The best source of legal advice is a qualified bankruptcy lawyer with substantial, current experience practicing before federal courts. Because state and federal laws change frequently, the results achieved by bankruptcy lawyers for their clients also change frequently  in direct response to these amendments. Depending upon the personal goals and situation of each debtor, all options may not apply. The best bankruptcy lawyers are intimately familiar with all options, as an assortment of tools, that may be combined creatively to maximize client benefits.

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