Pattie v. Pattie (In Re Pattie)

FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND MEMORANDUM OPINION

ALEXANDER L. PASKAY, Chief Judge.

THIS is a Chapter 7 liquidation case and the matter under consideration is the dis-chargeability vel non of an obligation imposed by a divorce decree upon Paul W. Pattie (Debtor) in the amount of $250,000. The original Complaint was filed by the Debtor and sought determination by this Court that a provision directing the Debtor to pay $250,000 “in order to effect equitable distribution and as a lump sum alimony” should be declared to be within the protective provisions of the general discharge. Thelma…