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H and W were married for 3 years. W filed an action for dissolution of the marriage. The court found that the parties had community assets totaling $5,250 and community liabilities of $6,450. W was awarded community assets valued at $3,500 and ordered to pay $1,000 in community obligations. H was awarded community assets valued at $1,750 and ordered to pay $5,450 of community obligations. W got a surplus of $2500, and H got a net deficit of $3,700. H appealed.

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