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§ 523(a)(15)(A)

Kuschel v. Kuschel (In re Kuschel)

Ruling
Debtor's obligation to former spouse on note consolidating their student loans was dischargeable.
Procedural posture

Plaintiff debtor filed an amended complaint to determine dischargeability pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(15) and for declaratory judgment.

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opinion summary, case decided on April 12, 2007 , LexisNexis #0807-102

Para v. Para (In re Para)

Ruling
Debt to former spouse discharged where former spouse had paid country club dues rather than support payments owed to debtor.
Procedural posture

Plaintiff former spouse brought an adversary proceeding against defendant debtor pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(15), seeking a judgment of nondischargeability as to two obligations imposed on the debtor in a divorce proceeding. The parties filed cross-motions for summary judgment with respect to this claim. The court held a hearing on the motions.

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opinion summary, case decided on September 26, 2006 , LexisNexis #1206-026