Not all debts are dischargeable in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. These non-dischargeable generally debts include but are not limited to:
- Most taxes (some exceptions for income taxes debt 3-years old)
- Child support
- Alimony (spousal support)
- Student Loans (exception for hardship)
- Criminal and/or civil fines/penalties
- Debts for money, property or services obtained through fraud, false representation or wrongful conduct (e.g. embezzlement, larceny)
- Liability for wrongful death or injury in DUI cases
- Liability for willful and malicious injury to another person
- Non-dischargeable debts from a prior bankruptcy
If you have any questions about bankruptcy, please call 1st California Law at (949) 735-8499 for a free attorney consultation.