Family
Jan. 12, 2001
Perpetual Debtor Dads
Last summer, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, reversing lower-court decisions, concluded that it was no longer possible to discharge welfare child support arrears in bankruptcy. Santa Cruz County v. Cervantes, 99-15441 (9th Cir. July 18, 2000). Whether you like the outcome or not, the decision creates a new reality: a subculture of perpetual debtors.
Last summer, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, reversing lower-court decisions, concluded that it was no longer possible to discharge welfare child support arrears in bankruptcy. Santa Cruz County v. Cervantes, 99-15441 (9th Cir. July 18, 2000). Whether you like the outcome or not, the decision creates a new reality: a subcultu...
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