child support during bankruptcy?

[tngirl]

What is the name of your state? KY

I was told a person cannot get a divorce while bankruptcy proceedings are underway, but can the mother get child support from the father who left them while the bankruptcy is in progress?What is the name of your state?

 

[Ladynred]

I was told a person cannot get a divorce while bankruptcy proceedings are underway,

You were told wrong - that's utter nonsense. However, if there is a property settlement dispute that could hold up a bankruptcy or vice versa.

but can the mother get child support from the father who left them while the bankruptcy is in progress?

Child support is not dischargeable and because it is usually court-ordered it must be paid.