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Jones v. Jones (In re Jones)

Jones v. Jones (In re Jones)

Ruling
Debtor's alienation of affection claim against former spouse was property of the estate and could not be set off against nondischargeable divorce decree obligations.
Procedural posture

Ex-spouse filed a complaint to determine that debtor's obligations under their divorce decree were nondischargeable, pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(15). The debtor sought to set off, against the ex-spouse's nondischargeable claim, an alleged claim against his ex-spouse.

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opinion summary, case decided on December 01, 2006 , LexisNexis #0107-018