Ahern v. Ahern
Professional degrees are not property, but reimbursement or alimony may be given.
Professional degrees are not property, but reimbursement or alimony may be given.
Degree or license should be considered in distributing marital property.
Valuation of established practice subsumes any value of medical license.
Professional degree is not marital property.
Professional degree is not marital property.
Value of law practice includes enhanced earning capacity. Professional degree or license merges with the professional practice itself where the practice has been ongoing for a number of years during the marriage.
Medical Degree is not property subject to equitable distribution.
Professional degree is marital property.
Professional degree is marital property.
Educational degree not a marital asset. Note: This case was under the old statute and was essentially overruled by Lundberg.