In re the Marriage of Davis

KENNEDY, Judge.

This is wife’s appeal from economic provisions of dissolution of marriage decree.

Husband and wife were married February 12, 1976, and separated January 20, 1990. Wife suffers from manic-depressive mental disorder and narcissistic personality disorder, which was described by a psychiatrist witness as severe. Her ability to get and hold any kind of employment is doubtful. Her condition is not likely to improve. She has not been employed since 1983. Before that time, she worked at menial jobs.

Husband is employed by Kansas City Southern Industries and earns $42,000 per year.

Husband…