In re the Marriage of Wheeler

Wife appeals from a decree of dissolution, challenging the property division, the amount of child support and the spousal support provisions of the decree. She also asserts that she should have been awarded attorneys’ fees. Husband cross-appeals from the imposition upon him of approximately $1,500 in debts incurred by wife after their separation.

Husband, age 35, and wife, age 33, were married 13% years and have two children. Wife was awarded custody of the children, ages 10 and 7 at the time of trial. Husband is a certified public accountant employed by a large retailer; he currently earns a…