Homemaker’s Contribution a Factor in Asset Distribution
While the value of the property is but one element to consider in ascertaining an equitable distribution, that element considered with other relevant factors demonstrated that the trial court abused its discretion where the wife contributed substantial services as a homemaker over the duration of the 22 year marriage. In re Scoville
The trial judge abused his discretion in making award of marital property when he expressly stated that he was not interested in wife’s contribution as a homemaker. In re Rothbardt
