In re the Dissolution of the Marriage of Mayeda

The wife appeals from a dissolution of marriage decree contending that the trial court erred in awarding her insufficient support, an inadequate share of the parties’ assets and in refusing to award her attorney’s fees.

The parties had been married for 16 years and have one child, a boy 15, custody of whom was awarded to the wife. Husband does not appeal.

The wife, age 37, was employed for many years as a beautician, but because of an automobile accident in 1969 has been unable to work in this capacity. The injury prevents her from being on her feet for prolonged periods. She desires, and is…