Baltzer v. Baltzer

BERNDT, Circuit Judge.

Donald R. Baltzer appeals from a judgment and decree of divorce entered November 25, 1986. We affirm the valuation and division of property and the award of attorney fees but reverse in part on the alimony award.

STATEMENT OF FACTS

Donald and Joan were married January 23, 1976, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. No children were born of this tumultuous marriage. At the time of trial, Donald was 48 years of age and Joan was 43. With the exception of some minor health problems of Joan’s, both parties were in good health.

*586Donald is an architect, having far greater earning capacity…