I live in Texas and I filed for Chapter 7 before the October 17 deadline for changes in the law. There was a pending lawsuit in County Civil District Court in which my ex-husband had filed a counterclaim against me. One of the items was awarded to my ex in the divorce decree (which I did not sign), was tangible personal property that was to be turned over to him when I moved out of the townhome.
Since this issue was in the current counterclaim related to the pending lawsuit which was discharged during the bankruptcy:
1) Should litigation continue in this lawsuit, even though the lawsuit was discharged in bankruptcy? (please include citations where possible on all issues, Thanks)
2) Can the District Judge make a ruling regarding this or any other other issues in the lawsuit?
3) Should the court or my ex have filed notice of appeal on this issue at the creditor meeting?
4) Since the books and armoire are personal property awarded to my ex husband in the divorce decree, does this change anything?

