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Judgment Liens Securing Support Awards Information Provided by: Divorce Source, Inc. Key Points Support awards can be considered a judicial lien in a bankruptcy matter. The substance of 522(f)(1)(A), qualifying the phrase "a judicial lien" was added by the Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1994. As a result of this provision, a judicial lien securing a support obligation may never be avoided under 522(f)(1)(A). As discussed above, courts tend to interpret the term "support" quite broadly. However, the bankruptcy court is required to look behind a label placed on an obligation to determine the true nature of the debt based on the intent of the parties at the time the obligation was created. Information Provided by: Divorce Source, Inc. Navigate:   Home Categories Bankruptcy and Divorce Avoidance of Liens Security Debts Incurred in Divorce... Judgment Liens Securing Support Awards Useful Online Tools DivorceDeskTM - Build and manage vital divorce documents and letters online for free! Financial Hardship - Mortgage Financial Hardship Letter - Auto Loan Financial Hardship Letter - Collection Agency Suggested Reading Divorce & Money: How to Make the Best Financial Decisions This book is a practical guide to evaluating assets during divorce. It explains how to determine the real value of marital property including houses, businesses, retirement plans and investments and how to negotiate a settlement that is fair to both sides. Authors: Violet Woodhouse & Dale Fetherling Related Article Archives Financial Planning & Divorce Property & Debt Division Property Valuations Premarital Agreements Tax Aspects     All Article Archives Related Categories Alimony & Spousal Support Divorce, Dollars & Debt Estate Planning & Divorce Insurance & Divorce Taxes & Divorce     All Categories Related Forums Bankruptcy Financial Aspects Pensions Property & Debt Spousal Support Tax Aspects     All Forums Resources & Tools Start Your Divorce Several Options to Get Started Today. Online Divorce Tools Keeping it Simple to Get the Job Done. Download Center Instantly Download Books, Guides & Forms. Discount Books Over 100 of the Best Divorce & Custody Books. Negotiate Online Settle your Divorce and Save. Custody Scheduling Make Sure You Document Everything. BEWARE -- If a former spouse files for bankruptcy after the divorce, the creditors look to the other to satisfy those debts. Sometimes the bankruptcy of one spouse sends the other into bankruptcy as well.

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