Corson v. Fidelity & Guaranty Insurance (In Re Corson)

MEMORANDUM OF DECISION ON MOTION TO AVOID JUDICIAL LIEN

ALBERT S. DABROWSKI, Bankruptcy Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION.

This contested matter concerns the avoidance of liens upon real property in which the Debtor alleges to hold an exemption interest. The matter raises questions as to (1) the applicability of Connecticut’s homestead exemption and (2) the proper method of calculating exemption impairment under amended Bankruptcy Code Section 522(f).

II. FACTUAL BACKGROUND.

The Court finds the following material facts from (1) its judicial notice and review of the parties’ pleadings and other elements of…