Reynolds v. Reynolds (In re Reynolds)

FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW

Karen S. Jennemann, United States Bankruptcy Judge

Debtor and Defendant, William Reynolds 1, was married to the Plaintiff, Lee Reynolds, for 43 years before they divorced. Plaintiff now asks me to determine whether three judgments entered by a New York state court are discharged. After trial2, I find only one of the judgments is not dischargeable under § 523(a)(15) of the Bankruptcy Code.3

In the New York divorce action4, the parties settled their differences and entered into a Settlement Agreement on July 9, 2009.5 The Settlement Agreement divided their…