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IN RE MARRIAGE OF WILLIAMS

No. 86-1836.

421 N.W.2d 160 (1988)

In re the MARRIAGE OF Wilma L. WILLIAMS and Fred Williams, Jr. Upon the Petition of Wilma L. Williams, Petitioner-Appellant, And Concerning Shirley Phillips, As Executrix of the Estate of Fred Williams, Jr., Deceased, Respondent-Appellee.

Court of Appeals of Iowa.

January 27, 1988.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Ned A. Stockdale of Fitzgibbons Brothers, Estherville, for petitioner-appellant.

Thomas L. McCullough, Lake View, for respondent-appellee.

Heard by DONIELSON, P.J., and HAYDEN, and SACKETT, JJ.

SACKETT, Judge.

This case involves the issue of equitable division of substantial property acquired in a long-term marriage. We consider whether transfers of assets in violation of court orders and discovery abuses are appropriate factors to consider in making an equitable distribution. We determine them to be relevant factors. We modify the trial court's award.

I. Procedural History

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