In Re Marriage of Pedersen

Petitioner, Maria Pedersen, brought this action to dissolve her marriage to respondent, Glenn Pedersen. The trial court dissolved the marriage and subsequently entered an order with respect to the property rights of the parties. The latter order gave petitioner sole and exclusive ownership of her wedding ring, awarded her *5,000 from the proceeds of the sale of the marital residence as reimbursement for her “special equities,” and ordered respondent to pay *2,000 for petitioner’s attorney’s fees. This appeal followed.

Glenn and Maria Pedersen were married on October 23,1976. Prior to this marriage…