Dischargeable Debt

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A dischargeable debt is a type of debt that can be eliminated through bankruptcy.
After filing for bankruptcy, some of the debtor's dischargeable debts were eliminated.
In re Jones (2020), the court ruled that the debtor's student loan debt was not dischargeable.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Most common unsecured debts like credit card debt and medical bills are dischargeable in Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

No, some types of debt, such as child support, alimony, and certain tax debts, are not dischargeable in bankruptcy.

Filing for bankruptcy can provide a fresh financial start by eliminating dischargeable debts.

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