Lawson v. Lawson (In re Lawson)

ORDER AFTER TRIAL

Wendy L. Hagenau, U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge

This case requires the Court to determine the parties’ intent when, in a consent agreement, the Debtor agreed to make mortgage payments on the former marital home. The Court concludes, after trial, the obligation of the Debtor was not one in the nature of support and is not a domestic support obligation. The Debtor’s obligation is therefore dischargeable under 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(5).

The Court has jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 157 and 1334 and this is a core matter under 28 U.S.C. § 157(b)(2)(I).

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