Madsen v. Kimbrell (In Re Kimbrell)

FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW

MARY D. SCOTT, Bankruptcy Judge.

THIS CAUSE is before the Court upon the Joint Stipulation of Facts and briefs filed by the parties. This is a complaint to determine the dischargeability of a debt in the amount of $6,480.39 for the “lying-in” expenses related to the birth of the parties’ minor child. The Court has jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 157(a) and § 1334. Moreover, this Court concludes that this is a “core proceeding” within the meaning of 28 U.S.C. § 157(b) as exemplified by 28 U.S.C. § 157(b)(2)(I).

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