Opinion ID: 2789705
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Heading: The Initial Dissolution Hearing

Text: In June 2011 Magistrate Judge Jennifer Wells, serving as a standing master for the superior court, heard testimony from Morrill and Jessica before recommending that the superior court approve their dissolution. Morrill’s and Jessica’s testimony emphasized the connection between specific provisions of the agreement and the best interests of their child in light of her medical condition. Morrill and Jessica planned to rotate in and out of the marital home every two weeks so that their daughter would not need to travel back and forth between two homes. Morrill also agreed to remain named on the home mortgage even after the transfer of title to Jessica because she would be unable to obtain a low interest rate for the mortgage if she were to refinance on her own. Morrill testified that he intended to stay on the mortgage because “three percent interest . . . [is] hard to beat for [Jessica] and my daughter needs a place to live . . . .” Magistrate Judge Wells found that the dissolution agreement was fair and that Morrill and Jessica entered into the agreement freely and voluntarily. The superior court promptly approved the master’s report and granted the dissolution.