In Re Marriage of Curda-Derickson v. Derickson
Restitution order for criminal conviction for embezzlement during marriage is not a martial debt. As it was a tort committed by only one spouse.
In Re Marriage of Weiler v. Boerner
Trial court did not erroneously exercise its discretion by finding education debt was not marital and assigning it solely to wife, due to the enhanced education benefit.
Articles on Death of a Party
Books and articles related to buy/sell agreements in divorce cases.
Rauser v. Rauser
Obligation for maintenance terminates either upon the death of the wife or upon the death of the husband.
In Matter of Estate of Graef
Divorce revokes only those portions of will directed at wife, the remainder stays intact as if the spouse had died.
In Re Marriage of Morrissette v. Morrissette
Family court can exercise jurisdiction where party dies and disposition of house was ordered in divorce judgment. Family court jurisdiction continues until property is disposed of pursuant to provisions of judgment. Both family and probate courts had concurrent jurisdiction.
In Re Marriage of Roeder v. Roeder
Divorce granted orally by the court before completion of evidence on division of property. Family court retained jurisdiction over the marital property when H died – probate and family courts have concurrent jurisdiction.
In Re Marriage of Lutzke v. Lutzke
Whether joint tenancy continues after divorce depends on intent of parties.
Marriage of Pettygrove v. Pettygrove
Oral granting of a divorce at 3:08 p.m. is abated by death of a party at 2:05 p.m.
In Re Marriage of Socha v. Socha
Deceased party cannot be held in contempt. Cause of action abates upon death.