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Varble v. Chase (In re Chase)

Varble v. Chase (In re Chase)

Ruling
Attorneys'fees incurred in divorce case and custody proceeding were discharged except to extent earned postpetition.
Procedural posture

Plaintiff creditor initiated an adversary proceeding against defendant chapter 7 debtor, seeking a determination of the dischargeability of a debt under 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(2)(A) or (a)(2)(C)(I) for legal fees for services performed during the debtor's state court divorce and child custody proceedings.

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opinion summary, case decided on May 18, 2007 , LexisNexis #0607-128