Opinion ID: 901088
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 4

Heading: Respective Earning Capacity of the Parties.

Text: [¶ 9.] The trial court found that Brenda draws $10,000 per month from the medical clinic and also receives distributions every quarter based on productivity. In 2001, she received her monthly draw plus $45,517.68 for productivity, for gross wages of $165,517.68 and taxable income of $155,833. Yankton Medical Clinic pays an amount equal to 15% of the first $170,000 of Brenda's gross annual earnings to her profit sharing plan for retirement. In 2001, that equaled $24,827.65, and is not included in her $165,517.68 earnings for 2001. Brenda also receives $7,900 per year for education and supplies to be used at her discretion. Whatever she does not use is given to her as additional salary. Brenda currently pays $916 per month into her 401k program. The court determined that a realistic budget for Brenda is $6,200 per month. [¶ 10.] The trial court found that Keith earns $61,000 per year. During their marriage and in order to help support the family and purchase their homes, Keith withdrew funds from various retirement accounts. He is now purchasing back credited service in the South Dakota State Retirement Plan. He is eligible to buy back $55,478.46 of his retirement for $403.38 per month for ten years. The court found that a realistic budget for Keith is between $4,200 and $5,000 per month.