Wawak v. Smolenski (In Re Smolenski)

MEMORANDUM OPINION

JOHN H. SQUIRES, Bankruptcy Judge.

This matter comes before the Court on the complaint of John Wawak (“John”) against the Debtor, Trudi M. Smolenski (“Trudi”). For the reasons set forth herein, the Court grants judgment on Count II of the complaint in favor of Trudi and finds the debt dischargeable under 11 U.S.C. §§ 523(a)(5) and 523(a)(6).

I. JURISDICTION AND PROCEDURE

The Court has jurisdiction to entertain this matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1334 and Local General Rule 2.33(A) of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. It is a core proceeding…