What is the effect of bankruptcy on alimony debts?

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Domestic support obligations (DSO) such as alimony debts of the payor are not extinguished (discharged) by bankruptcy. After bankruptcy, the debtor (payor) who has an alimony obligation to the other spouse (the payee) continues to owe all arrears (unpaid or delinquent alimony debts) and must continue to pay all future alimony debts.

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A) Garnishment B) Collection letter C) Levy D) Replevin

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?States that allow holographic wills generally require that the wills also be signed by witnesses.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The term "valid contract" is redundant because an agreement that is unenforceable is not a contract.

a. true b. false

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