Marcia left the Montana farm in 1984 to reside elsewhere. The couple divorced in February of 1987, but remarried four months later. Following the remarriage, Marcia made numerous trips to the farm to visit with Clarence and to do his housework and certain farm work, but neither she nor the children ever again resided at the farm. Marcia eventually obtained a full-time job with Gallatin County. She currently works full-time at this job and part time cleaning.
Clarence continues to farm the ranch.
Marcia retained the responsibility for raising the four children, all of whom resided with her until their majority. Clarence's testimony at trial reveals that he has no relationship with his children and has not seen them for several years. Although he paid child support for the four months in which the couple were divorced, he has not contributed to their support since his remarriage to Marcia, despite her separate residence. Marcia filed a petition for legal separation on July 31, 1991. The court determined that because Clarence had not contributed to the support of his children, Marcia should get the larger share of the estate.