Legal Opinion
In RE MARRIAGE OF LEMERE v. LeMere
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Decided June 27, 2003No. 01-2204PublishedCited by 20 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtDiane S. Sykes, J.
¶ 1. The issue in this divorce case is whether the circuit court erroneously exercised its discretion in ordering an unequal property division based upon one spouse's greater direct contribution to the creation and expansion of the family business enterprise.
¶ 2. Michael and Marcia LeMere were married for nearly 20 years. During their marriage, Michael established and oversaw the family business, MGL Fitness, Inc. Marcia worked two jobs before having children, and then dedicated herself to full-time child-rearing and care of the family home.
¶ 3. Michael filed for divorce in 2001. At trial,…
2Cases cited13 opinions
- In RE MARRIAGE OF COOK v. CookWisconsin Supreme Court · 1997
- Hartung v. HartungWisconsin Supreme Court · 1981
- State v. PettyWisconsin Supreme Court · 1996
- In Re Marriage of LundbergWisconsin Supreme Court · 1982
- In Re Marriage of LaRocqueWisconsin Supreme Court · 1987
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