In Re the Marriage of Killpack

¶ 1 This case arises from the dissolution of the marriage of James and Sara Killpack, who were married in Wisconsin on June 19, 2000. At the time of their marriage, both Sara and James had children from previous marriages, but James’s children did not live with him. Following a prolonged custody dispute between Sara and her former husband, James legally adopted Sara’s children. James obtained employment in Helena, Montana, and relocated there shortly after marrying. Sara and the children subsequently joined him in Montana in July 2001. Sara and James spent more than $1.4 million buying land…