Oregon, Department of Human Resources v. Richards (In Re Richards)

FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS

FOLGER JOHNSON, Bankruptcy Judge.

It appears that the Richards were separated for approximately a year. In order to obtain Aid for Dependent Children during this period the wife assigned any child support rights she had against the husband to the State of Oregon and was provided financial assistance from May 5, 1980, through April 30, 1981. This proceeding was submitted on stipulated facts and briefs, and the total amount furnished by the state is not shown.

In July, 1981, the state, on a show cause order to the husband where he appeared without an attorney, obtained a…