In re the Marriage of Gardner

This is an action for dissolution of marriage. Petitioner, to whom we shall refer as the plaintiff, is about 52 years of age. Respondent, to whom we shall refer as the defendant, is 48 years old. Both parties have children; the children are grown and are not substantially affected by this action. The marriage was a fourth marriage for each party. Plaintiff has appealed. The appeal is focussed upon the division of separate and marital property required by § 452.330, RSMo 1978, as amended Laws of Missouri 1981, p. 615.

Plaintiff contends the trial court erred in awarding defendant maintenance in…