Can I file bankruptcy on social security disiblity that was overpaid to me?
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Can I file bankruptcy on social security disiblity that was overpaid to me?
Asked on March 30, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Michigan
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
While you should consult with a bankruptcy attorney about the specifics of your situation (and note: the type of bankruptcy you file has some bearing on the outcome) for a definitive answer, as a general rule, debts to the federal government are not dischargeable in bankruptcy. This, of course, makes sense when you think about--since it's the government that created bankruptcy, the government was not going to allow people to use bankruptcy to avoid their obligations to it.
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