In re the Dissolution of the Marriage of Hair

This case involves the dissolution of a 30-year marriage. The wife appeals the trial court decree on two issues: (1) whether the equity in the parties’ house of about $20,000 should be evenly divided between the parties or awarded entirely to her, and (2) whether her support should be limited to $375 per month for two years as decreed or made permanent.

The parties agreed on a division of personal property, automobiles and insurance. The trial court awarded to the husband his recently established advertising business worth between $2,000 and $3,000, his $600 bank account, and a special account…