In re the Marriage of Beers

Wife appeals from the property division incorporated in a dissolution decree, her principal contention being that she should have been awarded the family home.

The marriage was one of relatively long duration, 26 years, and the assets of the parties were substantial, aggregating approximately $440,000. Most of the assets, however, were acquired either directly or indirectly as a result of gift or inheritance from wife’s family. Wife contends that assets received from her family should go to her, and that only assets acquired by her and husband independently should be divided.

The trial court…