This court has determined that state court allocation of child tax exemption is permissible, as it does not interfere with legislative intent. A district court has broad discretion in dividing property. Evidence regarding any of the claims of error is inadequate for this court to conclude that the district court's findings were clearly erroneous. The award of attorney fees is within the discretion of the district court. Husband argues that the district court abused its discretion in awarding wife attorney fees.
Wife moves for the additional award of appellate attorney fees.
Western Nat.'l Mut. Wife's appeal was not necessary to defend the judgment. Sanctions may be imposed pursuant to Minn. Stat. We decline to award appellate attorney fees. Return to Vol.