In the Matter of Marriage of Tower

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• discussing how the financial position of former spouses can change over time following a divorce or separation
• dicta: RCW 26.09.170(2) establishes presumption maintenance terminates upon remarriage, but does not require that result. Statute reflects traditional, outmoded assumption women supported by husbands
• husband awarded disproportionate share of community property but required to pay wife permanent maintenance
• the trial court has “considerable discretion in making a property division”
• review of distribution of property

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