In Re Marriage of Hughes

- Lou V. Hughes appeals a postdissolution order on an order to show cause granting Carolyn Hughes’s requested relief.

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Lou’s and Carolyn’s marriage ended in 1987. The judgment of dissolution determined their custody and visitation rights; all other issues were reserved.

In 1993, a stipulated judgment upon further reserved issues was entered. It determined the parties’ property rights, including, inter alla, Lou’s military retirement benefits. Specifically, the parties agreed: “Respondent, Lou V. Hughes, has retired from the United States Marine Corps. Date of enlistment: June 1, 1972. Date of Retirement: September 30, 1992. [][] [] The parties stipulate to the following statistics: [¶] Date of Marriage: September 9,1972 [¶] Date of Separation: June 1,1985 [¶] Elapsed time of marriage 12 years and 9 months. HQ Marriage was terminated (Bifurcation) on August 3, 1987. HD ... HD ... HD Respondent’s date of birth: October 25,1951 [¶] Respondent’s social security number: 465-88-0695 HD [] The parties both stipulate that they are under the jurisdiction of the Court of California for the purpose of resolving this matter and specifically for the purpose of issuing an…