Trimble v. Trimble

OPINION

CLAYTON, JUDGE:

James Thomas Trimble (James) appeals from an order by the Floyd Family Court requiring him to pay his ex-wife Allison Trimble (Allison) for a credit card debt that she assumed for him during their marriage. He argues that the trial court erred because his debt to Allison was dis-chargeable in bankruptcy. Because we hold that the “fair contemplation” test applied to James’ debt, such that James’ debt was not dischargeable, we affirm.

Facts

James and Allison married in 2006.1 James and Allison had accumulated some pre-marital credit card debt. At some point during the…