Balderson v. Balderson

McDEVITT, Chief Justice.

I

BACKGROUND AND PROCEDURE

Gerald and Sherry Balderson were married on August 20, 1970. Gerald entered active duty in the Navy on May 20, 1969, fifteen (15) months prior to his marriage to Sherry. Gerald left the Navy for a short time in 1973, but re-enlisted for active duty in 1974. The decision to re-enlist was made by both parties with the understanding that the Navy would be Gerald’s career. Gerald has been on active duty in the Navy since reenlisting in 1974. Under Gerald’s re-enlistment contract, he would receive a promotion and, in return, Gerald would forego…