Davis v. Davis

Carol Lynn Davis (“Wife”) appeals the division of marital property portion of the judgment that dissolved her marriage to Randy Joseph Davis (“Husband”). The dispute primarily involves a home that was originally owned by Wife’s mother. Wife’s mother “gifted” the home by special warranty deed to Wife after the parties were married. Eleven days later, Wife executed a quit-claim deed that added Husband as an owner.

In two points relied on, Wife contends the trial court erred in declaring the home to be marital property and then ordering an “equalization payment from Wife to Husband” equal to…