Rexrode v. Rexrode

Opinion

KOONTZ, C.J.

This case involves an appeal and a cross-appeal from a divorce decree and an award of equitable distribution. The issues raised on appeal are: (1) whether the trial court erred in granting a divorce to the husband based on the wife’s desertion; and (2) whether the trial court erred in its award of equitable distribution.

I

Irene Grace Rexrode and Emanuel Dale Rexrode were married in 1975 and made their marital home in Augusta County. This was the second marriage for both parties. Husband had four children, ages 8 to 17, by his prior marriage living with him. There is…