In Re Marriage of Jafeman
Opinion
Opinion
Molinari, J.
Edward Jafeman (hereinafter “Edward”) appeals from a judgment (dissolution of marriage) with the exception of that por tion decreeing a dissolution of his marriage to Mary Jafeman (hereinafter “Mary”). Mary appeals from an order denying an application for attorney’s fees to resist Edward’s appeal, with the exception of that portion of the order awarding the wife the actual costs of transcript and briefs.
Facts
Edward and Mary were married on May 13, 1951. They separated in October of 1968. There are no children from this marriage. Both have been employed throughout the years of their marriage. Mary has been employed in the same job since 1953 and has contributed to a pension fund.
At the time the parties were married Edward resided at 133 Hickory Lane in San Mateo. Mary lived across the street at 132 Hickory Lane. The residence at 133 Hickory Lane had been purchased by Edward and his former wife in 1942 for $6,500. Following his divorce from his first wife, Edward had the property put in his own name. At the time of his marriage to Mary, Edward owed $4,266.17 on the mortgage which existed on the property. Mary owed $3,701 on her residence.