Bankr. L. Rep. P 71,748 in the Matter of Keith E. Benich, Debtor. Jane W. Benich v. Keith E. Benich

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• finding that monthly payments to ex-spouse agreed to in a property-settlement agreement qualify as non-dischargéable support
• court must determine true nature of debt regardless of characterization placed on it by parties’ agreement or court proceedings
• court may consider extrinsic evidence in determining dischargeability
• parties’ disparate earning power as relevant factor
• fault for breakup as relevant factor

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