Marriage of Reese v. Reese

Martha Louise Reese appeals from a property division and maintenance award entered in a marital dissolution action in the Fourth Judicial District, Missoula County.

Martha and Kenneth Reese were married on February 10, 1966 and resided together until their separation in October 1977. Kenneth petitioned for dissolution in June 1978. Martha responded and agreed to the dissolution in August 1978. She prayed for $600 per month maintenance. Both parties sought an equitable property division.

At the time of the marriage of the parties in 1966, Kenneth was 44 years of age and had been an employee of…