S-15-0035 Amy Marshall (Appellee) v. Brian Marshall (Appellant)
Douglas County District Court, Judge Thomas A. Otepka
Attorneys: Donald A. Roberts & Justin A. Roberts (Lustgarten & Roberts, P.C.) (Appellee) --- Anthony W. Liakos (Govier & Milone, L.L.P.)(Appellant)
Civil: Dissolution
Proceedings below: Following a trial, the district court entered a decree of dissolution. On appeal, the Court of Appeals reversed in part and remanded with directions. Appellee filed a Petition for Further Review which was granted by the Nebraska Supreme Court.
Issues: The Court of Appeals erred in 1) determining that the entirety of the proceeds received as a result of the Appellee's settlement with Merck should be included in the marital estate, 2) remanding this matter to the district court to recalculate the value of the parties marital estate and redistribute the assets and debts between the parties, 3) remanding this matter to the district court to recalculate Appellant's child support obligation, and 4) reversing the district court's determination of Appellee's alimony award.
Issues on Cross-Appeal: The Court of Appeals erred in 1) remanding this matter to the district court to recalculate the value of the parties' marital estate, 2) calculating Appellant's income for purposes of determining child support, and 3) remanding this matter to the district court to determine the amount and duration of Appellant's alimony obligation.