Mertz v. Mertz

CROTHERS, Justice.

[¶ 1] Mervyn Mertz appeals from a district court divorce judgment distributing marital assets and debts and ordering him to pay spousal support. He argues the district court erroneously awarded permanent spousal support and the district court’s division of assets and debts is clearly erroneous. We reverse and remand for reconsideration of spousal support and property distribution.

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[¶ 2] Mervyn Mertz and Darlene Mertz were married in 1996. They were married 17 years but had a relationship for over 30 years. When the couple started dating, Darlene Mertz had two young children,…