Case Summary:
Although state courts have concurrent jurisdiction to determine dischargeability issues, this court will retain jurisdiction to determine whether the debts arising from the state court divorce decree are dischargeable in the debtor-husband's bankruptcy.  Such issues are frequently determined by this court and the debtor's bankruptcy case had not yet been closed at the time he filed this adversary proceeding.  Considerations of judicial economy, efficiency and expediency warrant the court's retention of jurisdiction in this matter.

Statue/Rule References:
11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(5) -- Nondischargeability - Divorce Decrees

Key Terms:
Jurisdiction