In Re the Marriage of Knudson

Stanley V. Knudson (herein designated as the husband) appeals from that portion of a dissolution of marriage decree entered by the Hill County District Court which awarded Frances Anne Knudson (herein designated as the wife) an interest in his retirement benefits to which he is entitled under the Railroad Retirement Act. The wife cross-appeals from the same judgment, contending that it was error for the trial court to award her only 40 percent of the marital estate. She also contends she is entitled to maintenance, attorney fees, and costs.

We discuss first the issue of whether the wife can…