Marriage of Ziemer v. Ziemer

OPINION

PARKER, Judge.

In this marriage dissolution action, Walter Ziemer appeals from a judgment, claiming the trial court abused its discretion in dividing the marital property, in denying him spousal maintenance, and in awarding attorney’s fees. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.

FACTS

Appellant Walter Ziemer and respondent Grace Ziemer were married in 1947; they were 62 and 60 years old, respectively, at the time of the dissolution hearing. The Ziemers lived until 1967 on a 113-acre farm rented from appellant’s father. Appellant farmed and maintained livestock with the help of…