The Court held that the Debtor's obligation under his divorce decree, to hold his ex-wife harmless for debts related to a business he retained, were dischargeable under section 523(a)(15) and were actually discharged because the ex-wife failed to file an adversary proceeding to determine dischargeability within the time allowed by Rule 4007(b). Because the Court determined that the ex-wife's actions, in violation of the discharge injunction, were taken in good faith, no sanctions were appropriate.
File:
Judge:
Date:
Friday, August 11, 2006
Category:
Adversary Proceedings
Discharge Injunction
Dischargeability
Domestic Support Obligations
Reopening/Reinstatement
Chapter:
7