In the case of “Brower v. Brower,” the Massachusetts Appeals Court addressed the division of pension benefits in a divorce context. The central issue was whether a portion of the husband’s future pension benefits, which were based on his earnings after the marriage, could be included in the marital estate. The court held that, under the circumstances of this case, it was permissible to include such benefits in the marital estate. The husband had appealed the denial of his motion for clarification regarding the division of his public pension and the approval of a domestic relations order that allowed the wife to receive a percentage of his pension upon retirement. The court affirmed the judgment, emphasizing the trial court’s broad discretion in dividing marital assets, including pensions, and noted that such decisions would not be overturned unless they were plainly wrong or excessive. The case highlights the complexities involved in dividing pension benefits in divorce proceedings, particularly when considering future earnings and contributions made after the marriage.