Bollinger v. Polk (In re Polk)

MEMORANDUM

JAMES J. BARTA, Bankruptcy Judge.

This matter is before the Court on a complaint objecting to the dischargeability of a debt under section 523(a)(4). At issue is a debt owed by Gary Robert Polk (“Debtor”) to his ex-wife, Sherri R. Bollinger (“Plaintiff’) pursuant to a Decree of Dissolution and related documents.

This is a core proceeding pursuant to Section 157(b)(2)(I) of Title 28 of the United States Code. The Court has jurisdiction over the parties and this matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Sections 151, 157 and 1334, and Rule 29 of the Local Rules of Missouri.

These findings and…