Bankruptcy and Financial Obligations in a Divorce
Divorce can lead to extreme financial hardship for both spouses, especially in cases where one spouse is ordered to pay child support or spousal support. Divorce is one of the primary causes in Arizona that drive a person to file for bankruptcy. In cases where there is enough money to support one household together, running two households separately can create some issues.
If you have been divorced and are having trouble keeping up with your bills, you should consult an experienced bankruptcy lawyer. At the Phoenix, Arizona, law office of Joseph C. McDaniel, P.C., we help clients throughout Maricopa County to find viable debt relief solutions including bankruptcy and other alternative solutions.
Dischargeable and Non-dischargeable Debts
If you are divorced and you are considering bankruptcy, there are some important issues that you need to understand from the outset. Bankruptcy can provide you with debt relief from all the dischargeable debts you include in your petition. The key word here is dischargeable. There are some debts that cannot be discharged. These include child support and spousal support payments that you have been ordered to pay as part of a divorce agreement.
When you hire our firm, attorney Joseph C. McDaniel will take the time to help you understand your options and give you the information you need to select the debt relief solution that's best for you. Attorney McDaniel has been practicing law in this area since 1980 and is recognized by the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization as a Bankruptcy Specialist.
Schedule a Free Initial Consultation
Contact our office today to set up an appointment. We are located next to the Arizona Biltmore golf resort. Call 602-297-3025 or send us an email to get started.
We are a debt relief agency. We help individuals and businesses file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.
