Martin v. Martin

OPINION

This is an appeal from the violation of an amended divorce decree (“decree”), wherein the appellant, James Scott Martin (“James”), agreed to indemnify the respondent, Judy Ann Martin (“Judy”), from personal liability for certain community debts. The district court ordered James to fulfill his obligations under the decree, despite his subsequent discharge in bankruptcy.

THE FACTS

James filed a complaint for divorce on July 30, 1986, after which Judy filed an answer and counterclaim. The decree, filed on August 2, 1988, provided, among other things, that James pay $320.00 in monthly child…