In re Marriage of Graham

Mr. and Mrs. Graham married in 1968; Mrs. Graham worked full time as an airline stewardess while Mr. Graham worked only part time, spending most of his effort completing a bachelor's degree and an M.B.A. during the marriage. The couple accumulated no marital property. The trial court held that a spouse's education is jointly held marital property subject to equitable distribution, and awarded Mrs. Graham monthly payments to compensate her interest in her husband's education. Mr. Graham appealed, and the Colorado Court of Appeals reversed; Mrs. Graham then sought review from the Colorado Supreme Court.