Aster V. Gross

Inara Benita Aster*fn1 seeks reversal of an equitable distribution award. She contends that the trial court erred by (1) valuing the husband's pension plan at the date nearest the filing of the complaint, rather than the date nearest the equitable distribution hearing; (2) prohibiting her from submitting further evidence relating to the appellee's adulterous conduct; (3) improperly qualifying William Joe Foster as an expert witness; and (4) granting an unfair and inequitable award. The appellee alleges cross-error by asserting that the trial judge incorrectly determined the value of appellee's orthopedic practice. We reverse the award because we find that the trial court should have valued the appellee's pension and profit sharing plans as of the date nearest the equitable distribution hearing. However, we hold that the trial court properly determined all other questions presented.