Opinion ID: 2982362
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Heading: The Parties' Evidence

Text: Debtor and Creditor submitted a joint stipulation of facts, acknowledging entry of the 2007 consent decree and the 2009 order and attaching copies of each. The parties each presented testimony by affidavit. No objections were raised and the affidavits were admitted as the direct testimony of the witnesses. At the evidentiary hearing, both parties agreed to forego cross-examination, allowing the affidavits to stand as the witnesses' only testimony. In addition to their direct testimony, each party submitted an exhibit list and copies of relevant documentary evidence. The exhibits of both parties were admitted without objection. The bankruptcy court entered an opinion and order finding Creditor’s claim is in the nature of “alimony, maintenance or support” and overruling Debtor’s objection to her proof of claim. In re Thomas, No. 13-10043, 2013 WL 5493214 (Bankr. E.D. Ky. Oct. 2, 2013). Debtor timely filed an appeal to this panel. 7