In re Knoll

ORDER RE: OBJECTION TO EXEMPTIONS

MICHAEL J. MELLOY, Chief Judge.

The matter before the Court is an objection to exemption filed by the debtor’s ex-wife, Susan Knoll. Mrs. Knoll objects to the debtor’s claim of homestead exemption on the grounds that the homestead is not exempt from a judgment lien granted to her in a dissolution of marriage decree entered by the Iowa District Court. The objection to exemption is sustained.

Facts

The facts in this case are undisputed. Terry and Susan Knoll were formerly husband and wife, having been married in 1970. In 1976 they purchased property which became…