Lange v. Lange

OPINION OF THE COURT

David D. Egan, J.

This is a case of first impression. The parties seek a judgment of divorce and have settled all outstanding issues, including the distribution of their marital assets and debts, with one exception. On April 5, 1999, more than a year before the *417plaintiff Wife (hereinafter Wife) filed for divorce, the parties filed a joint bankruptcy petition with the Western District of New York under chapter 7 of the Federal Bankruptcy Code. After the bankruptcy filing the Wife inherited approximately $400,000 in stock from an aunt. Under 11 USC § 541 (a) (5) any…