Matter of Marriage of Engle

The husband appeals from that portion of the decree of dissolution dividing the property of the parties. On cross-appeal, the wife also challenges the property division and argues the trial court should have awarded her spousal support and a greater sum in payment of her litigation expenses.

The parties were married in 1953 and separated in 1977. At the time of the dissolution, husband was 62 years old and wife was 60. Husband has been successfully engaged in ranching and logging for many years. He plans to retire at age 65 if he can. Wife has not been gainfully employed during the last 25…