Do they count spousal or child support payments as income for bankruptcy? I lost my job last October but I do receive support payments.

Do they count spousal or child support payments as income for bankruptcy? I lost my job last October but I do receive support payments.

I have huges debts left from my ex and since I lost my job everything is getting out of control. I’m living on the spousal and child support but that barely lets me live and I certainly can’t pay anything on any debts. Thanks!

Asked on June 5, 2009 under Bankruptcy Law, Virginia

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