Victor P. Kearney

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF NEW MEXICO In re: VICTOR P. KEARNEY, No. 17-12274 t11 Debtor. OPINION Before the Court is the debtor’s ex-wife’s motion to dismiss this case because debtor has not paid post-petition child support as required by their marital settlement agreement. The unsecured creditors’ committee (“UCC”) and a substantial party in interest oppose the motion. The Court concludes that the ex-wife did not carry her burden of proving cause for dismissal; that unusual circumstances prevent dismissal in any event; and that the doctrine of laches was properly invoked by…