In re the Marriage of Briggs

Wife appeals the dissolution decree, contending that the property settlement was inequitable, that she should have a sizeable interest-bearing judgment, that permanent spousal support should have been awarded, and that the amount of child support awarded was inadequate.

The parties were married for 19 years and have four children, ages 18, 16, nine and four. Husband is 40 years old and wife is 38. They are the sole stockholders in a logging corporation. Husband is president of the corporation and draws a net salary of $2,400 to $2,500 per month. Prior to initiation of these proceedings, wife…