In re the Marriage of Ward

BABCOCK, Judge.

Franklin Ward (husband) appeals from an order granting the motion of Lola Ward (wife) “to increase spousal maintenance in accordance with previous orders.” We affirm.

At the time of the dissolution of the parties’ marriage in November 1980, husband was anticipating retirement from the Army in May 1981. He had been attending law school at night and planned to take the bar exam in July 1981. Husband testified that he expected to earn between $17,000 and $23,000 per year as a lawyer in addition to receiving military retirement pay of $1,378 per month.

The trial court entered…