In Re McCormmach

OPINION

HENRY L. HESS, Jr., Chief Judge.

The issue before the court is whether a mortgage executed by the debtor pursuant to the terms of a stipulated decree of disso lution may be avoided under § 522(f) 1 as a judicial lien impairing the debtor’s homestead exemption. The debtor was represented by Brent G. Summers of Portland, Oregon. The creditor, Christine Heiden, was represented by Bruce E. Anderson of La Grande, Oregon.

The facts are as follows: The marriage between the debtor and Christine G. Heiden was dissolved pursuant to a stipulated decree of dissolution. Under the stipulated decree,…