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A mortgage Not quite! In almost all cases, mortgage debts can be discharged via a bankruptcy, and are in fact a common reason that people file for bankruptcy in the first place. Additionally, houses are often exempt from seizure in bankruptcy filings, so you are unlikely to lose your house. Click on another answer to find the right one...

Child support Exactly! Unlike with most other types of debts, you're not off the hook for child support if you file for bankruptcy. So if your debts are largely the result of child support (or alimony, which is not discharged either) then filing for bankruptcy might be a poor option. Read on for another quiz question.

Student loans Not necessarily! If you have student loans through the federal government, then no, those loans are not discharged when you file for bankruptcy. However, any student loans you have through other sources, such as banks, are discharged. So it's important to know what type of student loans you have. There’s a better option out there!

Medical bills Try again! Medical bills are a pretty normal reason to file for bankruptcy, as they can be very expensive and can be difficult to plan for. Luckily, then, medical bills are one of the types of debt that are discharged during a bankruptcy. Guess again!