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has a medical technology degree and worked in the research
department of the University of Washington, performing medical
research on cardiovascular disease. Petitioner failed to complete
high school and was not employed at that time. Both petitioner and
Mr. Edmondson had children from previous marriages.
Shortly after they married, the Edmondsons moved to San Diego.
Mr. Edmondson began working at Scripps Clinic and Research
Foundation. In 1983, he acquired Glass Onion Records, a San Diego
record store.1 Petitioner worked in the store but was not paid.
The business failed sometime before 1988.
During the year in issue, petitioner attended the Fashion
Institute of Design and Merchandising, where she took an accounting
course.
Mr. Edmondson provided all monetary support for the family,
and was responsible for the household finances and payment of all
expenses. Although Mr. Edmondson did not hide any assets or income
from petitioner, petitioner did not attempt to ascertain the
details of their finances. The Edmondsons maintained joint bank
accounts. Toward the end of their marriage, petitioner maintained
a separate bank account.
Throughout their marriage, the Edmondsons' lifestyle was
modest. They did, however, fly to Mexico during the year in issue
1 Petitioner believes that she owned Glass Onion Records
jointly with Mr. Edmondson.
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