Wood v. Wood

During their four-year marriage, Sharon (defendant) served as homemaker and parent while Rodney (plaintiff) ran his medical practice. Upon divorce, Rodney moved for summary judgment to exclude his practice — including any appreciation accrued during the marriage — from equitable distribution, arguing Sharon never worked at the practice or did anything to increase its value.

Whether a homemaker spouse should be awarded a share in the appreciation in value of the breadwinner spouse's separate property if the appreciation occurred during the marriage.