James v. Younes (In re Younes)

TRIAL ORDER

THAD J. COLLINS, CHIEF BANKRUPTCY JUDGE

Plaintiff filed this adversary to contest the dischargeability of debts that Debtor owes under a divorce decree. Trial occurred in Sioux City, Iowa, on October 28, 2015. David Forsyth appeared for Debtor Alfred Younes (“Debtor”). Wil Forker appeared for Plaintiff Jerilyn James (“Plaintiff’). The Court took the matter under advisement without briefs. This is a core proceeding under 28 U.S.C. § 157(b)(2)(I),

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

Plaintiff and Debtor are ex-spouses. During their marriage, they were obligated to various creditors. They later…