BUCCINO v. BUCCINO


397 Pa.Super. 241 (1990)

580 A.2d 13

Nancy L. BUCCINO, Appellee, v. Michael A. BUCCINO, Appellant.

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

Filed August 23, 1990.

Reargument Denied October 11, 1990.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Robert J. Murphy, Scranton, for appellant.

George E. Clark, Scranton, for appellee.

Before MONTEMURO, BECK and FORD ELLIOTT, JJ.


BECK, Judge:

This case involves an issue which, although frequently litigated in federal courts, is rarely a subject for disposition in state courts. The issue is whether various liabilities imposed upon a former spouse in connection with a divorce decree are dischargeable in bankruptcy. Resolution of this issue depends on whether the disputed liability is in the nature of alimony or support or arises instead solely from the division of marital assets.

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