Marriage of Nolden v. Nolden

OPINION

CRIPPEN, Judge.

Appellant challenges the trial court’s determination of her nonmarital interest in proceeds of a home sale; we reverse and remand on this issue. Respondent challenges the finding that the downpayment on the home was nonmarital property; we affirm on this issue.

FACTS

The 1980 marriage of the parties was dissolved in February 1989. During the summer of 1983, appellant’s parents delivered a $10,000 check payable to appellant, representing proceeds of a family relative’s estate. Appellant testified that her parents gave the money to her “only” and that they used the word…