Primm v. Primm

Opinion

MOON, J.

Edward J. Primm seeks reversal of a decree awarding his wife twenty-five percent of the marital share of his pension benefits as long as he receives them. He argues that it was error not to set a cap of twenty-five percent of the pension’s stipulated present value as to the amount she ultimately receives. We hold that the award was proper since it limited Mrs. Primm to no more than twenty-five percent of the marital share of the pension benefits received.

The parties were married in 1971. Subsequent to the marriage, Mr. Primm became employed with the United States Department of…