In Re the Marriage of Benson

HARRIS, Justice.

We granted further review of a court of appeals decision affirming a district court order dissolving the parties’ marriage. We did so in order to critique the division of benefits under a pension plan. Because we also agree with the trial court’s determination, we affirm.

Robert (born in 1939) and Camy (born in 1943) Benson were married in 1962. They adopted two sons, one of whom was killed in a 1987 traffic accident. Welfare of the other son is not involved.

Beginning in 1962 Robert worked as a union truck driver. Camy was employed as a beautician for a number of years until…