In re the Dissolution of the Marriage of Tiffee

At the time of the decree of dissolution in this case, the parties were 55 years old, had been married 36 years, but separated for the last three, and their two children were emancipated. The trial court divided their property substantially equally, awarding each property having a net value of approximately $25,000. The husband was required to pay spousal support of $150 per month for ten years. The wife appeals, seeking a larger share of the property to offset the value of the husband’s retirement plan.

The husband has worked throughout the marriage for the same employer, since 1942. His…