Smith v. Emery-Smith

Cynthia Westcott Rice, Judge.

{¶ 1} Appellant, Gloria Emery-Smith, appeals the judgment of divorce of the Geauga County Court of Common Pleas. Gloria challenges the trial court’s finding that the marital residence of her and her former husband, appellee, William Alan Smith, is a marital asset. She also contests the court’s finding that she engaged in financial misconduct with respect to William’s stock certificates. For the reasons that follow, we affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.

{¶ 2} The parties were married on December 24, 1985. They have one son, Gregory, age 17. During the…