Dalton v. Dalton

HUNTER, JR., Robert N., Judge.

Joseph Dalton ("Plaintiff") appeals from an equitable distribution order. He contends the trial court erred in valuing several pieces of property. He also contends the trial court erred in distributing nearly all of the marital assets to him, then requiring him to pay a substantial distributive award to Kristin Dalton ("Defendant") rather than ordering an in-kind distribution. For the following reasons, we vacate and remand.

I. Factual Background

Joseph and Kristin Dalton married on 17 February 2007. The couple had three children born during the marriage. At the…