Gates v. Albin

HODGES, Justice.

The questions presented are: whether the trial court erred because it did not award alimony; whether the retirement fund of the husband should be considered in the division of jointly acquired property; and if the husband should be required to pay the wife’s attorney fees.

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After a marriage which lasted approximately nine years, 1 the parties, Goldie Marie Albin Gates, appellant, and Bob R. Albin, appellee, were granted a divorce and their jointly acquired property was equally divided. However, the trial court expressly excluded the husband’s pension fund. 2 The wife asserts…