In Re Marriage of Hurtienne

Opinion

HASTINGS, J.

This is an appeal by Ronald T. Hurtienne (Ronald) from an interlocutory judgment of dissolution of marriage dissolving a marriage of approximately 28 years to Patricia Hurtienne (Patricia). Ronald, who was unemployed through no fault of his own at the date of trial, appeals the award of spousal support to Patricia based solely on his ability to earn. He also challenges an option given by the court to Patricia to purchase the community residence at a future date without provision for appreciation, and distribution of assets at values that he claims are unsupported by the…