In the Matter of the Marriage of Laurie K. Boorigie and Robert M. Boorigie

Wichita, Kansas, family law lawyers represented Plaintiff and Defendant in a divorce.



Robert and Laurie married in 1987. In March 2020, Laurie filed for divorce, and the matter proceeded to trial in August 2022. The issues on appeal turn largely on the district court's ruling and the parties' actions involving two marital assets: (1) Robert's interest in Worldwide Entertainment, LLC (Worldwide), a company in which he made substantial investments, and (2) funds held in a brokerage account with 6 Meridian, a financial planning service.



The district court filed a memorandum journal entry and divorce decree in February 2023. With respect to the funds held in 6 Meridian, the district court found Robert had withdrawn $350,942 after Laurie filed for divorce, contrary to its restraining orders regarding the use and transfer of certain marital property during the pendency of the proceedings. The district court ordered Robert to make a disgorgement payment to Laurie of $175,471 for her share of the funds he withdrew. Robert ultimately made this payment in March 2024. The district court awarded 88 percent of the remaining balance in the 6 Meridian account to Laurie and 12 percent to Robert. However, the distribution of those funds was stayed until the district court determined the value and distribution of Robert's interest in Worldwide.



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Legal issue Can an appeal be dismissed due to a party's acquiescence to a judgment by accepting its benefits?



Key Phrases Division of marital assets. Motion to alter or amend judgment. Equitable distribution of marital property. Acquiescence to the judgment. Evidentiary hearing.

Appeal dismissed.