Bankr. L. Rep. P 69,922 Nancy H. Shaver v. Peter Frank Shaver

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• holding that a court decree requiring payment of $197,000 over a ten-year period was non-dischargeable support even though Indiana law did not provide for alimony in the circumstances of the case
• stating that the duration of the obligation, reflecting the recipient’s need for support, is relevant in determining whether an obligation is in the nature of support
• stating that presence of minor children and disparity of incomes is indicative of need for support
• concurring with district court that \the intent of the parties in entering into the settlement agreement was to provide support to [the spouse]\
• upholding bankruptcy court's finding of spousal support where decree \provided for installment payments over a substantial period of time\
• upholding spousal support finding where recipient spouse \was unemployed and possessed no special job-related skills\

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