Townsend v. Townsend (In Re Townsend)

MEMORANDUM OPINION

ARTHUR B. BRISKMAN, Bankruptcy Judge.

This matter came before the Court on the complaint of the Debtor, Johnie Bryan Townsend, to determine the dischargeability of indebtedness to Sherrie Buford Townsend and her attorney, J. Jerry Pilgrim, pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(5). Appearing before the Court were Edward R. Tib-bets, attorney for the debtor; Gary P. Ali-dor, attorney for Sherry Buford Townsend; and J. Jerry Pilgrim. After due deliberation on the pleadings and arguments of counsel, the Court makes the following findings of fact and conclusions of law.

FINDINGS OF FACT

Joh…