The value of Debtor’s real estate was $90,147.00. The first mortgage was $70,100.13 and the judicial lien was $88,609.56. The Debtor’s homestead exemption is $15,000. 735 ILCS 5/12-901.

The Bankruptcy Court addressed Debtor’s argument that when a judicial lien partially impairs an exemption, it can be fully avoided under Section 522(f)(1)(A).

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