In the Matter of Gloria Jean R. Dvorak And, James O. Dvorak, Debtors. Gloria Jean R. Dvorak v. Roland Carlson

DUHÉ, Circuit Judge:

Jean Dvorak appeals the district court’s affirmation of the bankruptcy court’s determination that attorney’s fees incurred during the custody battle over Jean Dvorak’s daughter are a non-dischargeable debt under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code. We affirm.

I.BACKGROUND

After the dissolution of her marriage to Wesley Rich, Appellant Jean Dvorak (Appellant) sought custody of their daughter, Brandi Rich. During the ensuing child custody litigation in state court, Wesley Rich was represented by attorney Barbara Fritz, and attorney Roland Carlson was appointed by the state court…