In re the Marriage of Roppe

Husband appeals from a dissolution judgment that, in relevant part, awarded wife $1,000 a month in indefinite spousal maintenance support. He contends that, because wife is young, healthy, and capable of working full time, the court erred in awarding her indefinite support. On de novo review, we modify the trial court’s judgment.

Husband and wife married in 1983. At the time of the dissolution hearing, wife was 39 years old and husband was 41 years old. During most of the marriage, husband worked as a salesman. His base salary is $1,500 per month, and the rest of his income comes from…