My ex-wife and I share a joint student loan. We had consolidated our loans when we were married, so even though we're divorced they can't be "unconsolidated." I am responsible for making the payment per the terms of the decree.
I went to see that my student loan payment was went today and Hmmmm.... it had not been drafted from my account as expected. I go to the lender, and find out that my loan was put into forbearance status due to court order - my ex wife is right now filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. They told me I may voluntarily send payment in by mail, but no payment is due. Of course, interest will continue accumulating.
So I could either, for as long as this forbearance lasts (until her bankruptcy is closed or up to 1 year)
1) Pay the student loan payment as usual approx $380 on $59K balance at I think 3.5% interest
2) Take that $380 and pay my mortgage principal instead, $39K balance at 5.75% interest
Which is the mustachian choice? :)