In re the Marriage of Frishkoff

Husband appeals from those portions of a decree of dissolution of marriage concerning the amount and duration of spousal support payments and an award of a $100,000 lump sum payment to wife as part of the property distribution. Wife cross-appeals from the denial of attorney fees. We modify the amount of spousal support payments, but otherwise affirm.

The parties were married 8 1/2 years. They have two children, one of whom was a child of the wife’s first marriage who was adopted by husband.

Wife is a part-time librarian in a local elementary school. Her net pay at the time of trial was $370 a…