In Re Marriage of Sim

Opinion by

Chief Judge STERNBERG.

In this proceeding for dissolution of their marriage, Elizabeth Ann Sim (wife) appeals and Robert D. Sim (husband) cross-appeals from the permanent orders awarding maintenance. Wife also appeals from portions of the property division. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand with directions.

When the parties dissolved their 20-year marriage, wife was 51 and husband was 56. Although no children were born as issue of this union, at the time of their marriage they each had a young child from their respective first marriages. At the time of the marriage,…