Stainback v. Stainback
Paintings created during marriage were marital property.
Elkus v. Elkus
Opera singer’s celebrity status may be marital property. O’Brien is not limited to licensed professions.
Dunn v. Dunn
Royalties derived from invention of surgical instruments are to be shared by wife.
In Re Marriage of Holmes
Severance pay plan is not a marital asset as it is a substitute for a loss of wages.
Ryan v. Ryan
Severance pay and unused vacation pay are divisible marital assets.
In Re Marriage of Heinze
Future royalties earned by wife for books written during the marriage are marital property.
Ressler v. Ressler
Lump sum severance pay was not a marital asset.
In Re Marriage of Monslow
Patents are assets subject to distribution.
In Re Marriage of Perkel
Software written by husband during marriage is marital property.
Hartley v. Hartley
Accumulated sick leave benefits are martial property.