Smith v. Smith

FLANIGAN, Chief Judge.

This action for dissolution of marriage was instituted by Kimi Jean Smith against her husband Scott Allen Smith. The parties, who will be referred to by their first names, were married on September 12, 1988, and separated January 18, 1989. This action was instituted shortly thereafter. The judgment of the trial court, in addition to dissolving the marriage, divided certain items of marital property, awarded to each party certain items as nonmarital property, and ordered Scott to pay $500 for Kimi’s attorney’s fees. Scott appeals.

Among the items of “nonmarital property”…