Under the United States Bankruptcy Code, Congress has determined that certain types of debt are not dischargeable in Chapter 7 bankruptcy for public policy reasons, which means you must still repay these debts after bankruptcy. The following debts are usually not dischargeable:

• Child support and spousal support (alimony) obligations
• Government-backed student loans
• Debts incurred by fraud or intentional wrongdoing
• Criminal fines and restitution