Opinion ID: 2116943
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 9

Heading: Supporting Spouse's Contributions

Text: The trial court found that Dolores worked full time during the marriage and also served as a housewife and mother. The trial court further found that Roger was not employed during the time he was completing his master's degree and that Dolores provided both the income and child care services to the family during that time. Thus, the trial court determined that Dolores contributed to Roger's ability to obtain his master's degree and to the enhancement of his income earning ability by: her employment during the marriage; her homemaking; and, her child care services. Roger submits that portions of the above findings are plainly incorrect and we agree. Dolores did testify during trial that she worked throughout the marriage, including the time she was completing her bachelor's degree. Dolores also testified that she felt she had devoted her life to her family and children. However, there is no evidentiary support for the finding that Roger was not employed while he worked on his master's degree and that Dolores provided both the income and child care services for the family during that time. To the contrary, the only information we find on the issue in the record is in Roger's pre-trial deposition testimony. He testified that he obtained his master's degree in business administration while working full time and going to night school for two years. Thus, the trial court's findings in this respect are clearly erroneous.