Child support obligations cannot be discharged along with other unsecured debts in bankruptcy. This means that even if your former spouse declares bankruptcy, he or she will remain obligated to pay child support. A child support lawyer can help you obtain a court order allowing wage garnishment, garnishment of any of your former spouse’s tax refunds or even a levy on his or her bank accounts. In some cases, it may even be possible to levy on any real estate, cars, boats or other property that your former spouse owns. It is important to remember that a child support arrangement is a legally binding and enforceable arrangement, and an experienced family law attorney can help you protect your child’s rights.