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7 canonical passages across 4 cases, quoted by 21 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side: they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from In the Matter Of: Elizabeth Ann Evert, Debtor. Marsha G. Milligan, Trustee C. Daniel Roberts & Associates P.C. v. Elizabeth Ann Evert.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | In the Matter Of: Elizabeth Ann Evert, Debtor. Marsha G. Milligan, Trustee C. Daniel Roberts & Associates P.C. v. Elizabeth Ann Evert Anchor | green | “if an obligation is part of an 'overall economic arrangement' that 'reflects a balancing of the parties' financial needs,' it is in the nature of support.” | 3 |
| 2 | In the Matter Of: Elizabeth Ann Evert, Debtor. Marsha G. Milligan, Trustee C. Daniel Roberts & Associates P.C. v. Elizabeth Ann Evert | green | “made an error of law in prematurely resorting to the nunnally factors” | 3 |
| 3 | Woodward v. Ehrler-Nugent (In re Nugent) | green | “if the judgment's intent is clear, then this should control the court's characterization of the obligations.” | 3 |
| 4 | Woodward v. Ehrler-Nugent (In re Nugent) | green | “one characteristic indicative of alimony is that it is normally subject to modification if the beneficiary no longer needs the support while one sign that an obligation is part of a property division is that it is not altered by a change in the circumstances of the beneficiary.” | 3 |
| 5 | Woodward v. Ehrler-Nugent (In re Nugent) | green | “the judgment was not achieved by the parties through settlement, but by a state court after a full-blown trial,” | 3 |
| 6 | In re Beacham | green | “allowed unsecured claims for domestic support obligations that, as of the date of the filing of the petition in a case under this title, are owed to or recoverable by a spouse, former spouse, or child of the debtor,” | 3 |
| 7 | Steele v. Wyly (In re Wyly) | green | “courts construe domestic support obligations more broadly than other exceptions to discharge to ensure that the bankruptcy code does not become a tool to allow debtors to escape familial obligations.” | 3 |
A red or yellow flag on a member means the underlying case has negative treatment: for those, check the case page before relying on the passage.