What debts are not discharged by bankruptcy?

Not all debts are discharged. In general, liens (such as mortgages and security interests in cars) are non-dis-chargeable as are some other types of obligations including:

(1) Federal, state and local tax claims (subject to specific time rules)

(2) Customs duties

(3) Spousal support

(4) Child support

(5) Most student loans

(6) Secured debts

(7) Fines and penalties imposed by government agencies

(8) Debts incurred due to false statements made with the intent to deceive

(9) Fraud committed in a fiduciary capacity, such as embezzlement or larceny

(10) Punitive damage claims for "willful and malicious" acts

(11) Debts not listed on the forms and schedules filed with the Court

(12) Drunk driving obligations

A non-dis-chargeable debt is one that will survive the bankruptcy proceeding. The debtor still has the obligation to pay this debt; the creditor has every right to collect.

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financial liabilities are erased or wiped out. When a discharge is granted, it protects the debtor from personal liability on the discharged debt. However, a discharge is only allowed for certain debtors and for certain debts. For example, non-individual debtors cannot obtain a discharge in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Additionally, if a partnership or corporate debtor is liquidating under Chapter 11, and will cease operations upon completion of the plan, the debtor cannot receive a discharge. Debtors may be deprived of a discharge if they’ve committed fraud against the court by lying, being uncooperative, or concealing or destroying estate property. In these cases, debtors are denied bankruptcy and will remain liable for pre-petition debts.



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A discharge debt refers to debt that has been discharged. This commonly occurs during bankruptcy or the related equivalent. Some debt may also be discharged in other circumstances, such as through negotiation with the creditor. In bankruptcy proceedings, an individual generally lists debts that are dischargeable under the law. The creditors may have an opportunity to speak in front of the court or tribunal in which the bankruptcy proceedings take place. The court then has one of several options, depending on the laws and the situation of the debtor.