Soroka v. Kornguth (In Re Kornguth)

MEMORANDUM OPINION

BERNARD MARKOVITZ, Bankruptcy Judge.

Before the Court is Plaintiff’s Complaint Objecting To Discharge of Debts. Specifically, Plaintiff Stephanie D. Soroka, former wife of Defendant David S. Korn-guth (“Debtor”), seeks to have certain debts assumed by Debtor under a separation agreement declared nondischargeable.

Plaintiff maintains that Debtor’s obligation to pay a second mortgage on their former marital residence and to pay $500.00 in counsel fees incurred by Plaintiff during their divorce proceedings are in the nature of support and maintenance and, consequently, are…