Leckie v. Leckie

OPINION

WOOD, Judge.

The property of the parties was divided in connection with their divorce. Husband (Myrle) appeals. There are two issues: (1) valuation of the husband’s pension; and (2) imposition of a community lien on separate property. We reverse on both issues.

Valuation of the Pension

It is undisputed that $326.01 of the husband’s monthly pension benefit was community property.

The retirement plan provided that the retirement benefits would be paid until the husband’s death. However, if the husband died within ten years of retirement, a named annuitant would be paid the benefits up to ten…