In re the Marriage of Thompson

Husband appeals a dissolution judgment, challenging the trial court’s award of spousal support and the disposition of marital property. We review de novo, ORS 19.125(3), and affirm.

The parties had been married seven years at the time of the dissolution. Husband was 41 years old, and wife was 43. They have two children, ages six and four. Husband is an engineer with the Oregon Department of Transportation, and the trial court found his monthly income to be $4,315. Husband completed his master’s degree during the first year of the marriage. Wife is currently a part-time instructor at both…