Arkansas woman wins $183,000 business share after four divorce appeals
Following their divorce in 2017, a couple in Arkansas found themselves embroiled in a lengthy legal dispute concerning their jointly owned business, Groundskeeper. Conflicts emerged regarding the business's valuation and tax obligations. The Arkansas Court of Appeals confirmed the wife's claim of $183,000, inclusive of prejudgment interest from the divorce date, mandating Craig Ballegeer to…
In a 34-year marriage that ended in divorce, an Arkansas woman has won a $183,000 share of their jointly owned business after four appeals in court. Craig Ballegeer and Holly Ballegeer divorced in 2017, with Holly's interest initially valued at $183,000. However, disputes over the business's value, outstanding taxes, and payments owed to Holly led to multiple appeals. The latest legal battle concluded with an appeals court upholding Holly's share, along with 3.75% prejudgment interest dating back to October 5, 2017.
The case began when the couple divorced, and Holly's half-interest in the business was valued at $183,000 in their original divorce decree. The decree also established a reverse-auction procedure to determine which former spouse would retain the business. Disagreements over the division and financial obligations resulted in repeated court proceedings.
Craig challenged earlier decisions, leading to multiple appeals, with the most recent case in 2026 affirming Holly's $183,000 share, including the interest, in a decision that ended four years of legal battles.
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