Legal Opinion

Novak v. Novak

Montana Supreme Court

Decided March 11, 2014No. DA 13-0137PublishedCited by 5 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtJustice Wheat

BACKGROUND

¶1 Michael and Teresa Novak married in 1988. In 2007, Michael acquired a 50% interest in Legends Entertainment, Inc. (LEI). LEI runs a poker game at the Sting Sports Bar, leasing tables from the bar, taking a fee from games, and providing Michael with income.

¶2 On March 10,2010, Teresa received a serious head injury while horseback riding. Teresa has experienced grand mal seizures, depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues as a result of this injury. A therapist testified, and the District Court found, that Teresa’s injury would preclude her from gainful employment in the…

2Cases cited14 opinions

  1. In Re the Marriage of FunkMontana Supreme Court · 2012
  2. In Re Marriage of BaerMontana Supreme Court · 1998
  3. In Re the Marriage of CrillyMontana Supreme Court · 2005
  4. In Re the Marriage of DreesbachMontana Supreme Court · 1994
  5. In Re the Marriage of BeeMontana Supreme Court · 2002

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3Cited by5 opinions

  1. Marriage of Marez and MarshallMontana Supreme Court · 2014
  2. Marriage of NovakMontana Supreme Court · 2017
  3. Marriage of TronstadMontana Supreme Court · 2018
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