Bankruptcy and Child Support

Findlaw has posted the following question and response under the heading Can My Bankrupt Ex-Husband Get Out Of Paying Child Support? on an issue that is becoming more and more common

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QUESTION:

A bankruptcy court just notified me that my ex-husband is filing for Chapter 7. I am one of his creditors, because: a) he owes back child support, including for medical bills; and b) he's not paying current child support. Will he be able to wiggle out of these debts?

ANSWER:

Bankruptcy can wipe out many types of debt, but child support is not one of them. Certain debts (referred to legally as "priority debts") are considered so important that they survive bankruptcy -- and child support is first on the priority debt list. This means that your ex will still owe you this money, despite filing for bankruptcy.

via findlaw.com

If you have questions regarding your current situation and how Child Support Obligations might be affected, call 678-947-8490 to speak to an attorney.
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Adoption

Adoption can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience, but also a difficult legal path to navigate. Having an attorney to assist in the adoption process helps to insure that the filing of documents and matters in front of the court are handled properly.

There are several kinds of adoptions, each to address a different legal relationship:

Step-Parent Adoptions all a parent to legalize their relationship to a child who is their step-child. This is often desirable when an individual is a primary care giver or the step-parent of a very young child. Often, it is important to the child that the relationship is made legal.

Relative Adoptions occur for a wide variety of reasons and are used to legalize a relationship where a relative, for whatever reason or circumstance, takes a role as a primary caretaker in need of legal rights.

Foreign Adoptions for United States Citizens wishing to adopt children from other countries, or who have already adopted and seek to re-adopt in the United States.
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Chief Justice Leah Ward Sears Steps Down

Leah Ward Sears recently stepped down as Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme court to refocus her efforts on strengthening Georgia families and marriages.

She posted the following op-ed piece on CNN.com, discussing her personal experience and perspective on marriage and divorce, and her plans moving forward.

Let's end disposable marriage
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The Effect of the Economy on Divorce in Georgia

The following is a report by Antwan Harris from WMGT 41 NBC News out of Macon:

MONEY 101: Couples Working Through Tough Times

Experts say money is the number one issue married couples argue about.

While the economy continues to trickle downward several families across Middle Georgia are losing their homes and, according to experts, their ability to tough it out together. Now health officials say they are seeing more families resort to counseling to help save marriages.

Susan Johanson LPC said, "We have seen an increase in the number of people coming in. We also have seen an increase in intimate partner violence."

According to for your marriage dot org, The divorce rate for first-time marriages stands at around 50 percent.
People who divorce and re-marry have an even greater chance of getting additional divorces. Anywhere from 60-75 percent

James and Lila Seay of the Houston Avenue Church of Christ, talk with young couples daily about marriage and the strain of the economy.
James said most fail because they are not honest about finances in the beginning.

"We always tell couples to openly discuss their financial situation and be clear about their goals and objectives," Seay added.

The Seay's, working on 38 years of marriage, do what experts say helps young couples survive; that is talking through problems before they hit home.

Johanson added, "It is important to know what we are communicating about. Are we arguing about money or how decisions get made in the household."

Marriage counselors say a tough economy can impact people in terms of practical everyday experiences, such as sleep or appetite.

Lila, said in the event of job loss, having a sound foundation can help couples make the most of what they have.

"When the debt comes and somebody loses a job and the pressures are there, but if you hold on to the love that you have for each other, that will help you make it through," Seay added.

Source: WMGT - TV
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