Legal Opinion

Matter of Marriage of Steadman

Court of Appeals of Washington

Decided December 16, 1991No. 25806-1-IPublishedCited by 16 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtForrest, J.

The husband, Winston A. Steadman (Winston), appeals the property division and the award of attorney fees to the wife, Joyce I. Steadman (Joyce). We affirm in part and reverse in part.

Winston and Joyce Steadman were married on June 15, 1985. In April or May 1986, Winston started a construction business known as Steadman Enterprises. Joyce worked in the office of Steadman Enterprises, managing the bookkeeper and accountant. Joyce is dyslexic and did not keep the books herself, although she understands the basics of bookkeeping. In regard to management of the business the trial court stated in…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. In Re Marriage of GriffinWashington Supreme Court · 1990
  2. Sprague v. Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd.Washington Supreme Court · 1985
  3. Kruger v. KrugerCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1984
  4. In Re the Marriage of ClarkCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1975
  5. Bryant v. BryantWashington Supreme Court · 1966

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