Bankruptcy has little impact on child support
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Support on Friday, April 6, 2018. Parents in Illinois and throughout the country should be aware that bankruptcy generally will not absolve a parent of his or her obligation to pay child support. Child support is designed to protect the best interests of the child. Therefore, courts strongly believe that both parents should contribute financially toward raising their children. If a parent files for bankruptcy, it doesn’t act as a stay on any action to determine paternity. It also has no impact on any existing child support order or an