LaVoi v. LaVoi

MESCHKE, Justice.

On appeal from a divorce decree, Jeffrey A. LaVoi challenges the amount and duration of spousal support awarded to Marlys A. LaVoi, who cross-appeals for attorney fees on the appeal. We affirm.

Jeffrey and Marlys were married in 1962. Throughout their marriage of thirty years, Jeffrey primarily was the economic provider and Marlys primarily cared for their five children, in accordance with Jeffrey’s desire that Marlys stay home with the children, rather than work outside the home.

The divorce decree awarded Jeffrey and Marlys joint legal custody of the two children still…