Mayo v. Mayo

Rummel, J. †

This is an appeal from a decree of divorce granted to the appellant-wife. Appellant asserts error in the division of the community property and claims an inadequate award of attorney’s fees.

The parties were married in 1956 in California, and have two minor children who, at the time of trial, were 4% and 7% years of age. At the time of the marriage the respondent, a dentist, was on active duty with the navy. After Dr. Mayo’s discharge from military service the parties moved to Seattle where Dr. Mayo entered private practice. Prior to their marriage the appellant had received a…