Matter of Marriage of Purcell

Husband appeals from a judgment awarding spousal support and attorney fees to wife in this dissolution action. On de novo review, we affirm.

Husband and wife were married in 1985. Before their marriage, they entered into a prenuptial agreement that provided that neither would have a claim for support from the other during the marriage or in the event of dissolution. It further provided that attorney fees should be awarded to the prevailing party in any action brought to enforce terms or conditions of the agreement. At the time of dissolution, wife testified that she had no money or savings and…