Arrearages

Asset

Overdue alimony or child support payments. child support arrearages can’t be discharged in bankruptcy, and courts usually will not retroactively cancel them. a spouse or parent who falls on tough times and is unable to make payments should request a temporary modification of the payments before the arrearages build up.

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