Marriage of Coffel v. Coffel

OPINION

FOLEY, Judge.

This is an appeal from a judgment of dissolution. Appellant contends (1) the trial court abused its discretion in its division of property and (2) erred in its maintenance award. We disagree and affirm.

FACTS

Appellant Gerald A. Coffel and respondent Ellen J. Coffel were married on September 7, 1963. The parties have three children, one who is still a minor and living at home. Dissolution proceedings were commenced by respondent in May 1986.

In 1960, prior to his marriage, appellant purchased a small nursing home from his parents. Appellant bought the nursing home for…