If you’re considering bankruptcy to eliminate student debt – you may want to reconsider. In most bankruptcy cases – student loans are not forgiven, according to U.S. Bankruptcy Code Section 523 (a)(8). There are some instances, however, that the courts have allowed student loan debt to be discharged citing undue hardship. Undue hardship is defined as any action that causes significant expense or difficulty. The bankruptcy courts in Alabama will assess your case based on three questions that help determine whether your student loan is causing undue hardship.
If the court determines that these things are true – allowing for student loan debt to be discharged will be considered.
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