The Riley Divorce & Family Law FirmHamilton, ON · October 2, 2026Can Bankruptcy Cancel Spousal Support in Halifax?
Bankruptcy cannot cancel, discharge, or reduce spousal support obligations in Halifax. In fact, under the federal Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA), spousal and child support debts are specifically excluded from the debts a bankruptcy discharge can eliminate. Even if a Nova Scotia court grants a person a bankruptcy discharge, they remain fully responsible for paying...
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