In re Marriage of King
Supreme Court of Montana
700 P.2d 591 (Mont. 1985)
Relevant factsFree
Jack and Pamela King divorced with two children who ended up living with Pamela; Jack worked as a professional gambler. The district court awarded the family home to Pamela in the property division. Jack appealed, seeking instead to have the house sold and the proceeds divided between them.
IssueFree
Whether the division of marital property in a divorce proceeding may be shaped by considerations of child support and the children's best interests.