- 11 U.S.C.
In re Orzel
Jan
04
2008
Ruling
Divorce related debt owed directly to debtor spouse's attorney was not entitled to priority.
Procedural posture
The creditor, the attorney who had represented the debtor spouse in their recent divorce proceeding, filed a claim in the amount of $ 1,734.99, and the proof of claim stated that it was entitled to priority as a claim for alimony, maintenance or support owed to a spouse, former spouse, or child pursuant to 11 U.S.C.S. § 507(a)(7) as written prior to October 17, 2005. The debtors objected to the priority status of the claim.
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