Cassata v. Cassata (In Re Cassata)

FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW

GEORGE L. PROCTOR, Bankruptcy Judge.

This adversary proceeding is before the Court upon the complaint filed by Ann M. Cassata seeking an exception to discharge pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(5) for lump sum alimony payments owed to her by her former husband, Joseph John Cassata. A trial was held on June 6, 1990, and upon the evidence presented, the Court makes the following Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law:

FINDINGS OF FACT

On November 7, 1981, Ann M. Cassata and Joseph John Cassata were married. They separated in July, 1983, and a Final Judgment of…