Hanson v. Hanson

DUNN, Chief Justice.

This action for divorce was brought in December 1975, on grounds of mental cruelty. Defendant by his answer and counterclaim sought divorce on the same grounds. Trial of the matter was held on April 12, 19 and 21, 1976. A substantial portion of the trial and of the Eighth Judicial Circuit Court’s decision concerned the division of the couple’s property. The court granted plaintiff the divorce. She appeals the court’s division of the property. We reverse and remand.

The parties were married January 6, 1947. They lived with defendant’s parents for several months in their home…