MenuThe 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.
Domestic Support Obligation
In bankruptcy, a domestic support obligation is a debtor's obligation to pay either alimony or child support. Claims for domestic support obligations are priority claims and are non-dischargable in bankruptcy. They are either paid in bankruptcy or survive it as a debt of the debtor.
