Schmitz v. Schmitz

MARING, Justice.

[¶ 1] Orell Schmitz appeals from a judgment denying his motion to modify spousal support, and Ann Schmitz appeals from a judgment awarding her $2,000 in attorney fees. We affirm.

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[¶ 2] Orell Schmitz and Ann Schmitz were married April 13, 1974, and divorced June 15, 1993. The original divorce decree established Orell’s spousal support at $800 a month for five years, with the trial court retaining jurisdiction over spousal support.

[¶ 3] On August 13, 1997, Ann moved the trial court to amend the original judgment. The trial court entered an amended judgment dated December 17,…