Brown v. Brown (In Re Brown)

MEMORANDUM OPINION

BERNARD MARKOVITZ, Bankruptcy Judge.

Plaintiff seeks a determination that the obligation of debtor Ronald G. Brown, which arose out of a divorce proceeding, to pay her a sum certain at a specified monthly rate with interest on the outstanding balance, is excepted from discharge by § 523(a)(5) or § 523(a)(15) of the Bankruptcy Code.

Debtor denies that the obligation is excepted from discharge by either of these provisions.

"We find, for reasons set forth below, that the obligation was intended to provide spousal support for plaintiff and conse quently is excepted from discharge…