Legal Opinion

English v. English

Utah Supreme Court

Decided June 2, 1977No. 14760PublishedCited by 42 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

MAUGHAN, Justice:

Plaintiff based on her complaint and defendant on his counterclaim were each granted a decree of divorce. Defendant-husband appeals. We modify the decree by reducing the award of alimony to $1,000 per month, and by limiting the insurance coverage of the minor children to their twenty-first birthdays. As so modified the decree is affirmed.

The parties were married at the age of 21. At the time of hearing, they were 41. Defendant is a successful practicing dentist. Plaintiff, a college graduate, has part time employment as an educator. Both parties are in good health. The trial…

2Cases cited10 opinions

  1. Thompson v. ThompsonWashington Supreme Court · 1973
  2. Burnside v. BurnsideNew Mexico Supreme Court · 1973
  3. Hendricks v. HendricksUtah Supreme Court · 1936
  4. Nace v. NaceArizona Supreme Court · 1971
  5. Carlton v. CarltonSupreme Court of Kansas · 1975

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3Cited by42 opinions

  1. Jones v. JonesUtah Supreme Court · 1985
  2. Jesperson v. JespersonUtah Supreme Court · 1980
  3. Kerr v. KerrUtah Supreme Court · 1980
  4. Fletcher v. FletcherUtah Supreme Court · 1980
  5. Gardner v. GardnerUtah Supreme Court · 1988

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