In Re the Marriage of Grende

¶1 Michael Grende (Michael) petitioned for dissolution of his marriage to Patricia Grende (Patricia) in the Eleventh Judicial District Court, Flathead County. Following a non-jury trial, the District Court divided the couple’s property by a decree of dissolution and awarded maintenance to Patricia. Michael appeals from the District Court’s property distribution and award of spousal maintenance. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.

¶2 Michael presents five issues on appeal:

¶3 1. Did the District Court err in awarding Patricia the sum of $100,000.00, characterized as a portion of the…