Rose v. Rose (In Re Rose)

REASONS FOR DECISION

HENLEY A. HUNTER, Bankruptcy Judge.

This matter comes before the Court on the complaint of the plaintiff, Taeko Tsu-kakhara Rose, to determine whether or not the debtor, Franklyn D. Rose, can discharge a state court judgment awarding her an interest in his military retirement benefits. Plaintiff alternatively seeks a determination that Mr. Rose’s discharge be denied under 11 U.S.C. § 727. This is a Core Proceeding pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 157(b)(2). This Court has jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1334 and by virtue of the reference by the District Court pursuant to Local…