Debts that can be discharged in bankruptcy. Certain debts are not dischargeable in a chapter 7 bankruptcy, but may be in a chapter 13 (such as fraud). Some debts cannot be discharged at all – such as child support, criminal restitution, and some student loans.

Debts that can be eliminated pursuant to a bankruptcy filing and the completion of the case.

Debts that can be eliminated in bankruptcy. Certain debts are not dischargeable; that is, they may not be discharged through bankruptcy or may only be discharged through Chapter 13. Family support and criminal restitution are examples of debts which cannot be discharged. Debts incurred by fraud can only be discharged in Chapter 13.