Hines v. Hines

TROUT, Chief Justice.

I

BACKGROUND AND PRIOR PROCEEDINGS

Appellant William J. Hines (William) and Respondent Linda Hines (Linda) were married, although the marriage was of relatively short duration. During their marriage, they obtained financing to build a residential care facility for the elderly called Westwind and incorporated the business under the name Quali-Care. They agreed that Linda, who is a registered nurse, would serve as president and would run the facility, while William, who is an attorney, would serve as secretary-treasurer.

Shortly after construction of the facility began,…