Bankr. No.:
99-40599
Adv. No.:
99-4020
Chapter:
7
Date of Decision:
January 4, 2000
Issue:
Whether divorce-related debts were dischargeable under § 523(a)(15)(B)?
Ruling:
Debts were declared dischargeable. Benefits to Debtor in receiving a discharge of the divorce-related debts outweighed detriments to Debtor’s ex-spouse if he had to assume sole responsibility for the joint debts. Most significant factor was disparity between the parties’ respective living standards and the ex-spouse’s ability to pay the debts over time without significant consequence to himself, his family, or his business.
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