Instructions for Chapter 13 Debtor's Certifications Regarding Domestic Support Obligations and Section 522(q) are a set of rules that govern the filing of Chapter 13 bankruptcy petitions in the United States. These instructions ensure that debtors comply with the child support and spousal support (alimony) requirements of the Bankruptcy Code. Specifically, the instructions require debtors to provide certifications verifying that they are either current on their domestic support obligations, or that they are making payments toward those obligations. The instructions also require debtors to provide a statement of their current monthly income and expenses, as well as a description of any other payments or transfers related to their domestic support obligations. The instructions also include guidelines for debtors to follow in regard to Section 522(q) of the Bankruptcy Code, which requires debtors to identify any public or private payments made toward their domestic support obligations within one year before filing for bankruptcy. The types of instructions for Chapter 13 Debtor's Certifications Regarding Domestic Support Obligations and Section 522(q) include current payment requirements, a statement of current monthly income and expenses, and a description of any other payments or transfers related to domestic support obligations. Additionally, debtors must identify any public or private payments made toward their domestic support obligations within one year before filing for bankruptcy.