In Re Marriage of Boseman

Vera Boseman sought the dissolution of her marriage to William Boseman. The trial court granted the interlocutory decree of dissolution and divided the community property of the parties. The husband appeals.

The Bosemans married in 1952 and separated in 1968. Four girls were bom of the marriage, and at the time of trial they were 18, 13, 11 and 3 years of age, respectively. The parties stipulated that the custody of the oldest daughter, Monica, was to be awarded to the husband. Custody of the three younger children. Derenda, Loma and Laurie, was awarded to the wife.

The trial court ordered William to pay $1.00 per month spousal support to Vera, expressly reserving jurisdiction concerning support; it also ordered William to pay a total of $125 per month for the support of the three younger children in Vera’s custody.

The sole community asset was the family residence, which was unencumbered and valued by the parties at $15,500. The trial court made the following order concerning the division of the property:

“The community property of the parties is equally divided as follows: As additional support for the minor children said real property is to be in the exclusive…