Hopson v. Hopson (In Re Hopson)

ORDER

JOYCE BIHARY, Bankruptcy Judge.

This matter is before the Court on a motion for summary judgment filed by defendant William W. Hopson. Plaintiff, debtor’s ex-wife, brought this adversary proceeding against the debtor, requesting a determination that a debt incurred as a part of a divorce settlement is not dischargeable under 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(5). The debt at issue is a promissory note for $85,000.00. This adversary proceeding is a core proceeding under 28 U.S.C. § 157(b)(2)(I).

After carefully reviewing the briefs and affidavits filed by the parties, the Court finds that material disputed…