In Re Marriage of Steele

PREWITT, Judge.

Petitioner appeals from a dissolution of marriage decree. In her brief she contends that the trial court erred in failing to designate property as either separate or marital property and in the division of that property. Respondent has not filed a brief. Appellant’s first point, failure to designate the property, has merit.

Section 452.330, RSMo Supp.1990, controls the division of property in a dissolution proceeding. It mandates a two-step process by the trial court: (1) the court must set aside to each spouse his or her separate property, and (2) divide the remaining marital…