2010AP1830-AC In re the marriage of: Chrisinger v. Chrisinger

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Family
Property division

Jerry Allen Chrisinger appeals from that portion of a judgment of divorce that divided marital property. Jerry argues that the circuit court erred when it awarded his former wife, Pamela Jean Chrisinger, forty-two percent of the marital estate, and when it failed to consider future tax consequences when it valued an IRA. We conclude that the circuit court properly exercised its discretion by explaining its reasons for deviating from the statutory presumption that marital property be divided equally, and when it valued the IRA. Accordingly, we affirm the circuit court’s judgment.

In this case, the court awarded Pamela less than fifty percent of the marital property. Jerry argues that even the reduced amount of forty-two percent was too much. We conclude, however, that the circuit court’s exercise of discretion was reasonable. This opinion will not be published.

2010AP1830-AC In re the marriage of: Chrisinger v. Chrisinger

Dist IV, La Crosse County, Gonzalez, J., Per Curiam

Attorneys: For Appellant: Brandau, Ann I., La Crosse; For Respondent: Eglash, Howard J., La Crosse; Kircher, Mary Anne, La Crosse

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