Episode Synopsis "What to Do If Your Spouse Files Bankruptcy Owing Alimony and Child Support"
A Chapter 13 bankruptcy repayment plan can help someone get current if they are behind on alimony and child support. But what if you are the payee spouse? How can you protect your rights? Fortunately, there are several provisions in the bankruptcy code that protect the payee spouse. Steve and Meryl talk about what a non-debtor spouse can do to insure that he or she is paid.
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