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202405035 professional life. The Plaintiff has begun full-time employment. The evidence indicates that during the 19 years of the marriage the Plaintiff did suffer significant interruption in her professional advancement by remaining in the home. The Court is required, however, to also consider the overall financial circumstances of the parties. In consideration of the earning capacity of the parties, their current financial situations and the length of the marriage, the Court finds that the Plaintiff should receive alimony in the amount of $500 per month for a period of 24 months beginning August 1, 2018. Alimony is to terminate on the death or remarriage of the Plaintiff. VI. PROPERTY DIVISION The parties were unable to agree as to the valuation or division of the marital estate. In making decisions regarding the estate the Court is mindful of the rule that: The ultimate test for determining the appropriateness of the division of property is reasonableness as determined by the facts of each case. The division of property is not subject to a precise mathematical formula, but the general rule is to award a spouse one-third to one-half of the marital estate. In dividing property and considering alimony upon a dissolution of marriage, the court should consider four factors (1) the circumstances of the parties, (2) the duration of the marriage, (3) the history of contributions to the marriage, and (4) the ability of the supported party to engage in gainful employment without interfering with the interests of any minor children in the custody of each party, the polestar being fairness and reasonableness as determined by the facts of each case. Meints v. Meints, 258 Neb. 1017, 608 N.W.2d 564 (2004) (citations omitted). (A) VALUATION OF MARITAL HOME AND PERSONAL PROPERTY After consideration of the evidence, the Court finds that the appraisal provided by Mr. Hinman is the most accurate valuation of the property. The Court finds the home located at 115 West 23`1 Street, Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, is valued at $150,000. 7lPage Page 7 of /