Lump Sum Settlement and Bankruptcy

[BrokeinTX]

I have received SS Disability and the lumpsum backpay (for periods for which I am entitled to the disability, but because of the slow system speed) has been received.

I am also considering filing bankruptcy because my ex-husband continues to sue me and is filing for enforcement of the divorce decree and contempt of court (including a request that I be jailed), because I did not comply with the divorce decree because I had no money and no legal representation. Apparently bankruptcy is the only way out of a probable judgment on this case and my question is:

Is the lumpsum disability check for previous periods where I should have been paid disability an exempt item in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

[aaron]

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