Matter of Marriage of Barter

Wife appeals and husband cross-appeals from a decree dissolving their marriage. Wife assigns as error the trial court’s valuation of husband’s retirement plans, its property distribution and the amount and duration of spousal support. Husband asserts that the trial court erred in failing to consider jewelry that he alleged wife concealed from the court. Husband’s cross-appeal lacks merit. Because we conclude that the trial court significantly undervalued husband’s pension plans, we modify accordingly.

During the 16-year marriage, husband was (and continues to be) employed by a commercial…