Marriage of Peterson v. Peterson

OPINION

SEDGWICK, Judge.

This appeal is from a dissolution judgment. The two major issues litigated at trial were the valuation of appellant’s interest in his law practice and the determination of respondent’s need for spousal maintenance. We affirm in part and reverse in part.

FACTS

Appellant Ralph Peterson, 59, is a partner with the Minneapolis law firm of East-lund, Peterson & Solstad, Ltd. Respondent Helen Peterson, 53, has basically been a mother and homemaker throughout her nearly 24-year marriage. She has no formal education beyond high school.

Appellant joined the law firm formerly called…