In re the Marriage of Knox

Wife appeals those portions of the dissolution judgment fixing the amounts of both temporary and permanent spousal support. Husband cross-appeals, seeking elimination of permanent spousal support and challenging the award of attorney fees to wife. We review de novo.

The trial court awarded wife $500 per month spousal support for 36 months, $250 per month permanent spousal support thereafter and assets of $26,528. Because the assets include the family home, which wife will have to sell, her net award will be reduced by the sale costs. Husband was awarded assets of $14,531 and was ordered to pay…