Legal Opinion
Adams v. Zentz
Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Decided April 30, 1992No. 91-1792PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
BOWMAN, Circuit Judge.
Karen Marie Zentz, a debtor seeking relief under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code, appeals from the order of the District Court1 reversing the decision of the bankruptcy court2 holding dischargeable in bankruptcy Zentz’s debt to her former husband, Terry Adams, for his attorney fees incurred in enforcing his parental rights with respect to their child.3 We reverse.
Zentz and Adams were divorced in 1978. Pursuant to their divorce decree, Zentz was given general custody of Terri Lynn, the couple’s three-year old daughter. Adams was granted visitation and temporary custody…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Anderson v. City of Bessemer CitySupreme Court of the United States · 1985
- United States v. United States Gypsum Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1948
- In Re Edward Elijah Williams, Debtor. Joyce Colleen Williams v. Edward Elijah WilliamsCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1983
- In Re Gregory A. Lemaire, Debtor. Paul Handeen v. Gregory A. LemaireCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1990
- Mickelson v. Leser (In re Leser)Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1991
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3Cited by2 opinions
- Matter of DennisCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1994
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