In re the Marriage of Creighton

The only question in this dissolution proceeding is the matter of support for the wife. The trial court ordered support of $250 per month for two years followed by $150 per month for three years. The wife contends support should be increased and made permanent; husband urges that none should be allowed.

This was a 15-year marriage in which there are two children, ages HYz and 5, who are now with their father. Both husband and wife are well educated. He is presently associate administrator of a large hospital in Portland with an annual salary of $32,000. The wife has a Master’s degree from…