In Re Marriage of King

Introduction

The parties to this proceeding for dissolution of marriage, Jo Ann Marie King, petitioner (wife), and William Michael King, respondent (husband), were married on July 2, 1960. Two children were born of the marriage, Stephanie M. King, born November 27, 1969, and Christopher M. King, born February 22, 1971. On December 31, 1980, the parties separated after approximately 20 years of marriage. An interlocutory judgment of dissolution of marriage was filed on August 16, 1982 and a final judgment of dissolution of marriage was filed on September 22, 1982.

Pursuant to stipulation, custody of the children was awarded jointly to the parties, with primary residence and custody with Mrs. King. Judgment on issues of spousal support, child support and property were reserved for further hearing. The hearing on reserved issues was held on September 27, 28, and 29, 1982, in department 7 of the Superior Court for Los Angeles County. Approximately on January 7, 1983, wife filed a proposed further judgment on reserved issues. A hearing was held on husband’s objections to the proposed judgment on January 17, 1983, and the judgment, with certain minor modifications, was…