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From the time of Michael’s and Christine’s marriage in 1978
through early 1997, Christine handled the finances for the
marriage. She paid the bills, wrote the checks, and maintained
the bank accounts. Only occasionally would Michael write and
sign checks.
Occasionally during the marriage, when Christine had written
checks that bounced due to insufficient funds in the checking
account, Michael would become angry and upset with Christine.
Christine may accurately be described as a compulsive
shopper. Christine often went on shopping sprees and bought
clothes for petitioners’ daughters, spending as much as $500 to
$1,000 per trip. In 1993 or 1994, petitioners purchased a big-
screen television and a surround-sound audio system for their
residence. Each of petitioners’ three children had a television
of his or her own.
During 1992 through 1995, petitioners made a number of
improvements to their residence. Petitioners purchased a new
water softener, added a front porch and a cedar fence, and
installed a hot tub. Petitioners also purchased a number of
vehicles for themselves and for one of their daughters. Most of
these purchases were either completely or largely financed.
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