In re the Marriage of Barron

This is a modification proceeding. ORS 107.135(l)(a). Husband appeals a trial court order awarding wife permanent spousal support. Wife cross-appeals, contending that the court should have awarded her more support and attorney fees. On de novo review, ORS 19.125(3), we reverse on the appeal and affirm on the cross-appeal.

At the time of the dissolution hearing in 1982, wife had physical and emotional problems. She had been hospitalized and was under the care of a psychiatrist and her personal physician. She testified about her condition but offered no medical evidence. She had been a teacher…