In Re the Marriage of Lindsey

Appellant Lana M. Lindsey alleges the trial court erred in utilizing the presumption of Creasman v. Boyle, 31 Wn.2d 345, 196 P.2d 835 (1948) to characterize and distribute property upon dissolution of a marriage which was preceded by a nonmarital family relationship.

In October 1974 appellant and respondent Carl R. Lindsey began a meretricious relationship. The parties subsequently married in June 1976. Although they had no children during this marriage, each had a child from a previous marriage living with them. The parties separated in November 1981. Respondent filed a petition for…