Marriage of Fivash and Pepper CA4/1

INTRODUCTION

Lisa Fivash (formerly Pepper) appeals a dissolution judgment contending the trial

court erred in considering the amounts she received in a stipulated predistribution

division of community property from her husband's business as her income when it calculated retroactive temporary spousal support and child support. She also contends

the court erred in awarding certain credits to her husband, Ronald Pepper, and not

awarding her attorney fees. We conclude the court did not abuse its discretion and affirm

the judgment.

BACKGROUND

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Lisa and Ronald1 were married in 1990. Ronald, a commercial real estate agent,

is a partner in a real estate brokerage company, which helps retailers find sites for new

stores and assists shopping center landlords lease vacant space. Lisa stopped working in

early 1991 at Ronald's request. She gave birth to their daughter in 1993 and was the

primary caretaker for their daughter and the family home.

When Lisa and Ronald separated in June 2010, Lisa filed a petition for dissolution

of marriage requesting support, determination of property rights including use of the

family residence and valuation of Ronald's business,…