In re the Dissolution of the Marriage of Flowers

The wife appeals the dissolution of marriage decree, and in particular the division of property. The parties, both in their mid-forties, were originally married in May, 1967. That marriage was dissolved on May 3, 1973. The parties remarried nine months later. This suit for dissolution was commenced on September 22, 1976. There are no children. Both parties are employed. The husband earns approximately $16,000 a year, and the wife $15,000. The parties’ principal assets are three parcels of real estate, on one of which the residence is located. The other two parcels were owned primarily for…