In Re the Dissolution of the Marriage of Mollier

The wife appeals the dissolution of marriage decree, and in particular the division of property and the amount of child support. The husband has made no appearance in this appeal. The parties were married 17 years and have three children aged 17, 15 and 13. The trial court awarded custody of the children to the wife. The husband is employed as a loading supervisor for a stevedoring firm and has a net income of $1,400 per month. His employer also pays for medical, dental and life insurance, and contributes to a retirement pension plan. The wife has been employed since May, 1976, as an…