In re the Dissolution of the Marriage of Cushman

This is an appeal from a dissolution-of-marriage decree. The parties began their marriage with practically no financial resources, but accumulated substantial assets during their 23 years of marriage and the husband presently has a substantial income. The husband appeals from the decree, contending (1) the division of assets was unfairly weighted in favor of the wife, (2) the award of support to the wife was excessive as to both amount and duration, and (3) the court erred in allowing the wife to recover as a cost of trial an expert witness fee of $300.

As to the first two contentions,…