Graves v. Graves

VANDE WALLE, Justice.

Darlene Graves sought and was granted a divorce from Leonard Graves. Leonard Graves appealed from the judgment of the district court of Stutsman County, contending that the trial court’s distribution of property is clearly erroneous. We reverse in part and remand for further proceedings.

Darlene and Leonard were married on July 3, 1962. At the time of the marriage neither party owned any real property or significant personal property. During the marriage Darin, Tracie, and Mitchell were born; Leonard adopted Lisa, a child born to Darlene by a previous marriage. At the time…