Messenger v. Messenger (In Re Messenger)

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND DECISION

RICHARD L. SPEER, Bankruptcy Judge.

This cause comes before the Court after a Trial upon the Plaintiffs Complaint to Determine the Dischargeability of a marital debt. The Plaintiffs Complaint is brought pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(15) which excepts from discharge those debts which, although not in the nature of support, arise from a separation or divorce. The specific marital obligation at issue in this case concerns the Debtor/Defendant’s assumption of a credit-card debt to MBNA America Bank, N.A. in the amount of $14,514.42, plus accrued interest (Ex. B).…