Legal Opinion
In re the Marriage of Barrett
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided December 14, 1982No. 4578-1-IIIPublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtGreen, J.
Stanley A. Barrett appeals from a decree of dissolution. It is contended the court erred by (1) changing an oral ruling ordering the family home be sold to pay creditors; and (2) awarding Mrs. Barrett a portion of the military pension based on the parties' stipulation.
The Barretts had been married over 25 years. Mr. Barrett is retired from the United States Air Force and receives a military pension. Mrs. Barrett petitioned for dissolution. On March 23, 1981, after a trial, the court orally ruled that the family home, valued at $41,900, be sold and the proceeds used to pay community debts; and…
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