Thomas v. Thomas

This is a divorce case.

The husband, C.M. Thomas, filed a complaint for divorce on July 2, 1979 after thirty years of marriage. The trial court issued its divorce decree on January 14, 1980 on the basis of incompatibility. A motion for rehearing was filed by the wife, Rosa Thomas, on January 28, 1980 and was denied. An appeal was timely filed with this court.

The wife contends here that the trial court erred in the property division and in failing to award periodic alimony.

The trial court awarded the wife: (1) the family residence which was valued from $55,000 to $75,000; (2) household…