In re the Marriage of Recht

Husband appeals from a dissolution judgment and challenges the spousal support award. Husband also contends that the trial court erred when it held that the funds in a homeowner reserve account were not a marital asset to be divided between the parties. On de novo review, ORS 19.125(3), we remand for entry of a modified judgment.

At the time of trial, husband was age 48 and wife was age 45. They had been married 26 years and had no children. Both parties worked throughout the marriage. Husband has a degree in electrical engineering and works as an electrical superintendent at a paper company.…