In re the Marriage of Howard

Wife appeals from a judgment of dissolution, contending that the trial court erred in failing to award her spousal support and in failing to require husband to contribute toward her attorney fees and costs. We review de novo and modify the judgment.

This was a 20-year marriage that produced two children. Early in the marriage, husband worked part-time for several different employers while he pursued a Ph.D. in psychology. After receiving his degree in 1977, he performed consulting and other work. However, he did not use his degree to earn a living after 1979. From 1978 to 1983, he operated a…