Smith v. Smith

Melvin Mayfield, Chief Judge.

This is an appeal from that portion of a divorce decree concerning the division of property.

Bobby and Mary Ann Smith were married in 1968 and built a home in Russellville, Arkansas, in 1975. Prior to and throughout the marriage, Bobby had serious health problems which often required the attention and physical assistance of Mary Ann. He has been rated totally and permanently disabled by both the Veterans and the Social Security Administrations.

In October of 1980, the parties separated and Bobby filed for divorce. After about two weeks there was a reconciliation on…