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Smith, In re--Smith v. Smith

Smith, In re--Smith v. Smith

Ruling
Court found that the state court's order directing the debtor to pay his ex-wife from his 401(k) plan was a nondischargeable domestic support obligation as debtor was primary source of income for his family and his wife was not likely to earn more than the minimum wage. (Bankr. W.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Domestic Support Obligations.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 24, 2018 , LexisNexis #1018-044