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Frequently Ask Questions

 




 

Are there debts that I
cannot discharge?

Yes.   The scope of the discharge varies in each chapter:  in Chapter 7, debts incurred by fraud, intentionally harmful actions, dishonesty, as well as priority taxes, unfiled taxes,  family support and debts to a former spouse, student loans, criminal fines and restitution cannot be discharged. 

In Chapter 13, you can discharge non support debts to a former spouse, government fines, and some intentional torts that could not be discharged in Chapter 7.