In re the Marriage of Alls

Wife appeals from the judgment dissolving the parties’ 13-year marriage. On de novo review, we modify in part.

The trial court awarded to wife a promissory note and trust deed on real property in California, which was held in her name. The property is in default, but it has a possible market value of $300,000 to $400,000. The court awarded to husband the parties’ Cottage Grove real property, with equity of $83,000. Wife admits that she sought the promissory note free and clear of any interest of husband, as well as a share of the Cottage Grove property. However, she now claims that dividing…