In re the Marriage of Buttenhoff

Wife appeals from a decree of dissolution dividing the parties’ property and providing spousal and child support to wife. On appeal wife contends that the property division was inequitable and that greater spousal support should be awarded.

The parties were married for 19 years, and at the time of the dissolution wife was 36 years of age and husband was 37 years old. Two children were bom of the marriage; one is emancipated and the other is 14 years of age and in the custody of the wife. Wife was awarded permanent spousal support of $300 per month and child support of $125 per month until the…