In re the Marriage of Rossi

Husband appeals and wife cross-appeals from a dissolution judgment. On de novo review, ORS 19.125(3), we modify the judgment and remand for recalculation of child support.

The parties’ 19-year marriage was dissolved in November, 1991. They have two children, ages 13 and 9. At the time of trial, both husband and wife were 41 years old.

Husband earned his bachelor of science degree before marriage. He is the national account manager for Unijax Corporation, where he has worked for 17 years. At the time of trial, his gross monthly income was $5,863, with a net of $4,200.

Wife was unemployed at the…