Vanetten v. Vanetten

Chad R. VanEtten seeks review of certain aspects of a final judgment dissolving his marriage to Nina C. VanEtten. He argues that the trial court erred in failing to distribute the parties’ marital assets and liabilities equally. Because the trial court failed to explain the unequal distribution, we agree. We find no reversible error as to the remaining issues. Accordingly, we reverse as to the equitable distribution scheme, remand for reconsideration of that portion of the final judgment, and affirm in all other respects.

When distributing the parties’ marital assets and liabilities in an…