McDaniel v. McDaniel

OPINION

COMPTON, Justice.

I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Robert McDaniel and Donna McDaniel were married in June 1974. Although the couple had no children of their own, they raised Donna’s three children by a prior marriage. The marriage effectively terminated in March 1988 when Donna moved to California. Robert voluntarily paid Donna approximately $400 per month from the time of separation until the time of trial and paid some of her expenses as well. Robert filed a complaint for divorce in November 1988.

Following a trial in February 1990, the court granted a decree of divorce and ordered…