Legal Opinion
In re the Marriage of Witherly
Court of Appeals of Iowa
Decided March 25, 2015No. 14-0334PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtVaitheswaran, P.J.
Brian Witherly appeals and Maura Witherly cross-appeals from the spousal support and tax filing provisions of a dissolution decree. Brian contends the district court’s rehabilitative alimony award is inconsistent with its stated purpose. Maura asserts the district court should not have required her to file joint income tax returns with Brian for the 2012 and 2013 tax years.
I. Background Facts and Proceedings
Brian and Maura Witherly married in 1996 and divorced in late 2013. At the time of trial, Brian was 48 and Maura was 49; both were in good health. Prior to the marriage, both took college…
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