spousal support and bankrupcy
does spousal support remain as an active debt like child support if an ex files for bankruptcy?
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does spousal support remain as an active debt like child support if an ex files for bankruptcy?

Yes, spousal support (despite being listed on the bankruptcy documents) survives a bankruptcy. Although it also is given a priority, meaning that you may recive a portion of the arrears through the bankruptcy process in advance to other creditors.