DOES BANKRUPTCY ELIMINATE SUPPORT PAYMENTS?

When your financial obligations and debts become significant to the point of overwhelm, you may be desperate to trim your budget however you are able to. You may feel unable to afford your support payments, and bankruptcy may feel like your only option. Experienced Virginia family lawyer Michelle Hopkins offers insight on the topic in this article:

If you are considering declaring or have declared bankruptcy, know that it is a good idea to consult a bankruptcy attorney. If you owe spousal and/or child support payments, your obligation for support does not cease as other debts may when filing bankruptcy!

What If I Can’t Afford My Support Payments?

Originally ordered support payments may be petitioned to be lowered based upon a material change in circumstances.

Michelle Hopkins always advises clients to continue support payments in the interim of petitions, as failing to remit payments would negatively impact the case presented to the Judge.

Can I End My Support Payments Sooner Than Originally Ordered?

Child support payments are payable until a child attains the age of eighteen or graduates from high school, whichever occurs first. Children with severe special needs may require support payments for their lifetimes.

Spousal support payments may be ended sooner than ordered if the support recipient passes away, or if they begin cohabitating with a romantic partner. If you believe your former spouse is cohabitating, contact The Hopkins Law Firm.

How Can The Hopkins Law Firm Help Me?

Michelle Hopkins and her legal team are ready to advise you regarding your support payments ordered in Prince William County, Virginia and surrounding areas. Please do not hesitate to contact their office today at 571-248-2210 or info@mhopkinslaw.com to schedule a consultation. Michelle Hopkins and her legal team are ready and waiting to help you!