Spousal support after BK...

[Angie]

Hi. As you know, this is all new to me.

My husband is asking for spousal support. If I declare BK, obviously, I will have "extra" money. Would this count in divorce court that I don't have to pay these bills now, so I can 'provide' for the loser? Will he get awarded support? He makes way less money than I do, so the loser claims he needs money to support himself.

Is it safe to do BK now, or should I wait until after the divorce? Then again, what if it takes long?

StepM

[lrprn]

Angie, given your circumstances, it may be best to divorce first, then file. The extra income after filing will look attractive to a divorce lawyer out to get as much as possible for your loser soon-to-be-ex.

Bankruptcy and divorce don't mix well and often create debt ownership conflicts no matter which you do first. It's worth making a few appointments with experienced bankruptcy lawyers in your area to see what's really going to be best in your tough situation.

[keepmine]

This could be tricky because, court ordered child/spousal support is considered a priority debt in bk.
This is where you need some legal advice.