In re the Marriage of Gerlitz

Husband appeals a decree of dissolution, contending the property division was inequitable. His principal contention is that the family residence owned by wife before the marriage and certain other property inherited by wife should be considered as assets of the marriage and he should receive a share of these assets. We conclude the decree should be modified.

The parties were married in December, 1973, although they had lived together for approximately nine months prior to their marriage. Wife was previously married, and as a result of the dissolution of that marriage she received the residence…