In Re Marriage of Edwards

Introduction

Appellant Patricia M. Edwards (Wife) appeals from an order after a hearing on her order to show cause seeking enforcement orders against respondent Leslie E. Edwards (Husband) arising from their 1981 marital dissolution judgment.

Wife sought orders to enforce a provision of that judgment which stated each party would maintain a will giving one-half their net estate to the parties’ two adult children. Wife sought orders compelling disclosure of assets Husband held in joint tenancy and of the beneficiaries of Husband’s “IRA accounts,” a determination by the court whether Husband was “in compliance,” and if not, orders requiring Husband to execute documents, and orders restraining transfers of property.

The trial court examined, in camera, various documents supplied by Husband and opined that Husband was “apparently in compliance,” but otherwise denied any enforcement orders.

Wife appeals, contending the trial court should have done more. We affirm, concluding the trial court did more than was required.

Factual and Procedural Background

Following a 27-year marriage the parties divorced in 1981, having 2 adult children. The 1981 judgment of dissolution was…