nondischargeable

Can I get rid of Criminal Fines and Traffic Tickets in Bankruptcy?

07/18/11

Millions of tickets are dolled out every year, not to mention government penalties and fines.  Government tickets and fines are one of the most common forms of debt.  Can these be discharged through a bankruptcy filing?  In Chapter 7 bankruptcy, section 523(a)(7) of the Bankruptcy Code specifically states that fines and penalties owed to or [...]

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I have heard about certain debts that cannot be discharged? What are some examples?

04/22/11

When you receive a “discharge” under bankruptcy it means that you are no longer liable for your debts. This means you don’t have to pay them and a creditor cannot come after you anymore. However, there are some debts which are considered “nondischargeable” under bankruptcy law, meaning that you cannot discharge your liability on these [...]

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