In re Topfer

Robert N. Opel, II, Chief Bankruptcy Judge

A husband and wife are parties to a divorce action in state court which is nearly *54four years old. The husband filed an involuntary bankruptcy petition against his wife. The involuntary petition was dismissed because of numerous deficiencies. The wife now seeks the award of professional fees and punitive damages. Professional fees are awarded in the amount of $ 4,360.00 and punitive damages are awarded in the amount of $ 2,000.00.

I. JURISDICTION

This Court has jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 157 and § 1334. This is a core…