Hansen v. Hansen

[¶ 1.] Sheila A. Hansen (Sheila) appeals from the circuit court’s property division in her divorce from Brian R. Hansen (Brian). Sheila alleges the circuit court erred by disregarding the life estate interest in the couple’s marital home when determining the value of the property. We agree and reverse the circuit court.

FACTS

[¶ 2.] Sheila and Brian were married on June 18, 1988, in Redfield, South Dakota. After marrying, the couple lived in a home originally owned by Wilbur and Judy Masat. The Masats are Sheila’s parents. Sheila and Brian paid $50 per month in rent to the Masats from 1988…