In re the Marriage of Phipps

The parties were married for approximately 16 years. Husband is employed by the National Park Service as a staff engineer. Since her graduation from law school in 1977, wife has worked as a deputy district attorney and as a solo practitioner. At the time of the hearing wife was 38 years old, and husband 41. He earns about $35,000 per year. As a solo practitioner, wife makes approximately half that amount. The major assets of the parties are husband’s federal pension rights and the family home. Wife was awarded the home, and husband received all of his pension rights. Personal property was…