Light v. Adkins (In Re Light)

MEMORANDUM

GEORGE C. PAINE, II, Chief Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

Under consideration are two adversary proceedings to determine the dischargeability of obligations created by prepetition marital dissolution agreements (MDAs). Each agreement contains a clause that purports to render the obligations nondis-chargeable in bankruptcy. The question in both cases is whether the obligations are nondischargeable. Without the clauses, the court would embark on an analysis of the events and documents surrounding the divorce decree as directed by In re Calhoun, 715 F.2d 1103 (6th Cir.1983). The…