Do Government or Court Debts (Judgements) Go Away

Do Government or Court Debts (Judgements) Go Away

Anyone can "ask for validation" of a contract or judgement. A private contract like one has with a home contractor or any federal agency - that debt will need to be paid. The federal and state governments are considered sovereign and therefore debts to sovereigns do not go away – they can only be forgiven or invalidated. Debts that cannot be discharged include child support, spousal support obligations, restitution judgments, most unpaid taxes, and judgements with an injured fact-witness (i.e. a valid tort).

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