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FINDINGS OF FACT
Some of the facts have been stipulated, and the stipulated
facts are incorporated herein by this reference. Petitioner was
a resident of Texas at the time that he filed his petition.
During 1996, he was single and had two children, aged 11 and 13.
Petitioner was divorced in 1993. During 1996, petitioner
was obligated to pay child support of $700 a month. During 1996,
petitioner wrote checks to each of his children for $350 per
month.
On December 29, 1995, petitioner entered into a residential
lease agreement for a two-bedroom condominium located in a
residential area on Manor Place in Lake Jackson, Texas (the
condominium). The lease provided that the premises would be
occupied and used solely as a single-family dwelling. During
1996, petitioner, his children, and associates of petitioner used
the condominium for residential purposes. Petitioner paid rent
of $10,200, utility expenses of $1,822, and telephone expenses of
$1,534 for the condominium.
During 1996, petitioner was a licensed dentist and operated
a dental practice in Brazoria, Texas. On March 19, 1996,
petitioner filed a bankruptcy petition. In the bankruptcy
documents, prepared by petitioner on August 27, 1996, petitioner
reported that his household furniture, books, pictures, clothing,
and personal vehicle, a 1994 Lexus, were located at the
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