Legal Opinion
In Re the Marriage of Hettinga
Court of Appeals of Iowa
Decided December 29, 1997No. 96-1064PublishedCited by 23 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
HUITINK, Judge.
George Hettinga appeals the alimony provisions of the decree dissolving his marriage to Carolyn Hettinga. We affirm as modified.
J. Background Facts and Proceedings.
George and Carolyn were married in 1973. As a result of disability, neither has a significant earnings history. Their subsistence was provided by social security disability benefits, trading antiques, and Carolyn’s small flower business. George’s monthly benefits are $433 and Carolyn’s are $163.
In 1992, George inherited substantial personal property and a 210-acre farm from his mother. The farm is rented for $23,000…
2Cases cited14 opinions
- In re the Marriage of FleenerSupreme Court of Iowa · 1976
- In Re the Marriage of FrancisSupreme Court of Iowa · 1989
- In Re the Marriage of HitchcockSupreme Court of Iowa · 1981
- In Re Marriage of GeilSupreme Court of Iowa · 1993
- In Re Marriage of EstlundCourt of Appeals of Iowa · 1983
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