Schaffer v. Schaffer

Husband appeals the denial of his motion, pursuant to ORS 107.407, 1 to terminate spousal support. Wife presented evidence that the original dissolution decree did not provide for spousal support but, instead, provided for a division of property and could not be terminated. We find that husband’s monthly obligation is part of a property division and thus not subject to termination under ORS 107.407.

The parties had been married for 27 years at the time of their divorce on November 30, 1970. At the time of the divorce, both were 46 years of age. Wife was employed part-time at J. C. Penney’s.…