In re the Marriage of Pierce

Wife appeals from a decree of dissolution ending the parties’ 38-year marriage. She argues that the trial court divided the marital estate inequitably and provided inadequate spousal support. We agree with two of her contentions, and so we modify the decree.

Husband is a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Business School. He has worked as an executive for Longview Fibre Company and Precision Castparts. He has also taught college for a number of years. He is currently president of a firm that designs and manufactures technical devices used in cardiovascular medicine. While husband was…