Leatherman v. Leatherman

McDEVITT, Justice.

Background

On February 12, 1982, appellant, Thornton I. Leatherman, and respondent, Dorothy A. Leatherman, were divorced after approximately thirty-five years of marriage. Appellant had been on continuous active duty in the United States Navy for fourteen years of the marriage. Upon divorce, the community assets were divided unequally, with appellant being awarded his entire military pension as his separate property.

In September of 1982, appellant was rendered 100% disabled as defined by Veteran’s Administration physical eligibility requirements as a result of a heart attack.…