In Re the Marriage of Nicholson

Facts of Case

John Nicholson appeals from an award of property, alimony, child support and attorneys' fees in a decree of dissolution.

This dissolution action was commenced by Mr. Nicholson. The decree was entered following a 2-day trial in May of 1975.

The issues presented require that some factual detail be set out.

The parties were married in January of 1947 and three children were born of the marriage. At the time of trial, two of the children were emancipated and one child, a 10-year-old daughter, was living with her mother and attending a private church school. The health of both parties…