· 8/30/1983
In Re Clarence Oral Calhoun Fdba Bimbo's Place, Debtor. Jo Ann Long Fka Jo Ann Calhoun v. Clarence Oral Calhoun Fdba Bimbo's Place
Citations
- 715 F.2d 1103
- 9 Collier Bankr. Cas. 2d 290
- 1983 U.S. App. LEXIS 24391
- 10 Bankr. Ct. Dec. (CRR) 1402
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- holding that the non-debtor spouse has the burden of proving nondischargeability
- stating that the application of the wrong legal standard, and the district court’s misallocation of the burden of proof, would be reviewed de novo
- stating that the application of the wrong legal standard, and the district court’s misallocation of the burden of proof, would be reviewed de novo
- inquiring into (1) “whether the state court or the parties to the divorce intended to create an obligation to provide support”; (2) “whether [a loan] assumption has the effect of providing that the daily needs of the former spouse and any children of the marriage are satisfied”; and (3
- maintenance or support is not broad enough to encompass joint debts, which if paid by one provides the other funds with which to support himself or herself
- the initial inquiry must be to ascertain whether the state court or the parties to the divorce intended to create an obligation
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Judges: Kennedy, Martin, Nies
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