Owens v. Owens

COMBS, Judge.

James W. Owens appeals from a decree of the McCracken Circuit Court dissolving his marriage with Lynne C. Owens. Mrs. Owens has filed a cross-appeal.

The parties were married in 1957. At that time both were students. After their marriage, Mrs. Owens quit school and commenced working as a secretary. Except for one year, she worked until 1965. When the decree was entered, she was 44 years old and unemployed.

Mr. Owens continued his education. He completed his undergraduate studies, and obtained a law degree, as well as a graduate degree in business. Except for his first year of law…