In Re Reider
United States Bankruptcy Court, D. Maine
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM OF DECISION
JAMES B. HAINES, Jr., Bankruptcy Judge.
Before the court is the Chapter 7 trustee’s objection to Janice Reider’s secured proof of claim. For the reasons set forth below, I conclude that Ms. Reider holds rights superi- or to the estate in one half of a $24,205.11 fund held by the trustee and, therefore, overrule the trustee’s objection and order that the funds be disbursed to her at once. 1
Background
1. Facts.
Michael and Janice Reider divorced on March 23, 1992. The divorce judgment provided, inter alia:
DIVISION OF REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY
The marital residence ... having…
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