Nornes v. Nornes

OPINION

KIRSCH, Judge.

Thelma M. Nornes (“Wife”) appeals the trial court’s Decree of Dissolution claiming that the trial court abused its discretion in dividing the marital property by requiring her to pay the entirety of her student loan liabilities.

We reverse and remand with instructions.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Raymond M. Nornes (“Husband”) and Wife were married in September 1998. The parties have no children from the marriage. Husband petitioned for dissolution in September 2006.

At the time of dissolution, Husband earned $31,000.00 a year, and Wife earned $38,000.00 a year. The parties’…