Drapeau v. Drapeau

Opinion

CORRIGAN, J.

Irene Conlin Drapeau appeals from the trial court’s ruling that Louis Claude Drapeau’s “Early Retirement Benefit” (ERB) was his separate property.1 She contends the ERB was derived from a contractual right acquired during the parties’ marriage, and must therefore be characterized as community property. We agree, and reverse and remand on that issue. Jennifer also contends the trial court abused its discretion (1) in failing to order sufficient spousal support to allow her to save at the same rate as during the parties’ marriage, and (2) in setting a prospective termination…