In re the Marriage of Furlong

Husband appeals from a judgment of dissolution, arguingthat the trial court erred in awarding spousal support to wife. On de novo review, we modify the award of support.

The parties were married in 1975. Wife had six children from a prior marriage, two of whom were adopted by husband. At the time of trial, wife was 56 and husband was 50. Husband was in prison, having been convicted of sexually abusing two of wife’s grandsons. He is expected to serve less than the two-year sentence imposed. Husband has a masters degree in counseling psychology. Before his convictions, he worked as a counselor…