Family Law

• Divorce
• Child Support
  Priority claims: Certain debts, such as unpaid wages, spousal or child support, and taxes are elevated in the payment hierarchy under the Code. Priority claims must be paid in full before general unsecured claims are paid.
• Spousal Support
  Domestic Support Obligation: Debts for alimony, maintenance or support owed to child, spouse or governmental entity that paid for the support of the child or spouse. A new term introduced by the bankruptcy amendments of '05.

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy
  Bankruptcy Code: Title 11 of the United States Code governs bankruptcy proceedings. Bankruptcy is a matter of federal law and is, with the exception of exemptions, the same in every state. When federal bankruptcy law conflicts with state law, federal law controls.
• Foreclosure
  You may be able to retain your home, if you are current on your mortgage and will be able to remain current after your other debts are discharged. If you cannot maintain your mortgage after your discharge, you may lose your home in foreclosure anyway.