Tucker v. Tucker

BROWN, Chief Judge.

11 Cynthia Lilley Tucker Edinger appeals from the judgment of the trial court holding that Larry Neal Tucker is entitled to receive 41% of her monthly payments from the Teacher’s Retirement System of Louisiana. For the following reasons we affirm in part, reverse in part, and render.

Facts and Procedural Background

Cynthia Lilley Tucker Edinger and Larry Neal Tucker were married on July 28, 1984. In 1987, Mrs. Edinger terminated her employment as a teacher in the Louisiana school system to stay at home with the parties’ children. At that time she withdrew her retirement…