Abernathy v. Abernathy

Gregory, Justice:

Respondent Donna J. Abernathy commenced this divorce action against appellant Thomas C. Abernathy. The Family Court granted the divorce, and awarded respondent custody of the parties’ minor children, as well as determining child support and equitable distribution. This appeal followed. We reverse the equitable distribution award, and affirm the remainder of the order.

The Family Court’s equitable distribution award was for Two Thousand ($2,000.00) Dollars of Six Thousand ($6,000.00) in improvements made to the marital home which was owned by appellant’s parents. In short,…