In re the Marriage McNamara

In this dissolution case, husband appeals the amount and duration of spousal support and the division of assets. On de novo review, we affirm the award of spousal support and modify the division of the assets.

The parties were married in 1962. Husband is 48 and wife is 53. Husband is a salesman and earns an average net monthly salary of $2,100 to $2,300. He has been employed by the same company for the duration of the marriage. Before the marriage, wife worked as a bookkeeper. Except for an eight-month period, wife did not work during the marriage, and she is now unemployed. Husband is in good…