In re the Marriage of Barrett

Husband appeals from a judgment of contempt under former ORS 33.0151 and wife cross-appeals. Husband makes four assignments of error. Because the trial court erred in holding husband in contempt, we reverse.

In 1986, the parties entered into a stipulated decree of dissolution of marriage. The dissolution judgment incorporated the parties’ marital settlement agreement. The agreement provides that husband pay wife $20,000 for her support before December 31,1986, and, commencing in 1986, $2,000 per month until December 1989; $1,750 per month until December 1993; and $1,200 per month as permanent…