Jones v. Jones

OPINION

MOORE, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

In this appeal, Billie Jones challenges the property division and alimony award ordered by the superior court pursuant to a divorce decree. Billie also challenges the superior court’s award of attorney’s fees.

II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS. Billie and Virginia Jones were married in April 1951. They have four children, all of whom are emancipated. The couple separated in July 1988 after thirty-eight years of marriage. At the time of trial, they were both about 57 years old.

During most of the marriage, Billie worked for Shell Oil Company. Virginia, who never…