Nondischargeable debt
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-000151
A debt for which the debtor’s personal liability is not allowed to be discharged in bankruptcy. Examples include debts for alimony or child support, certain taxes, debts for most government funded or guaranteed educational loans or benefit overpayments, debts arising from death or personal injury caused by driving while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs, and debts for restitution or a criminal fine included in a sentence on the debtor's conviction of a crime.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-000151 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
| References | U.S. Courts Glossary of Legal Terms |
Record as JSON
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