In re the Marriage of Hearn

Husband moved for modification of spousal support, requesting that the obligation be terminated or reduced. Wife agreed to a reduction of support, but not to its termination. The trial court agreed with wife. Husband appeals. On de novo review, ORS 19.125(3), we affirm.

The parties were married 17 years. At the time of the marriage, husband was an ambulance driver and wife was an employee in a law library. Husband had completed two years at a junior college, and wife had an Associate of Arts degree. Four years into the marriage, the parties adopted their first child, and wife quit working…