In re the Marriage of Murphy

Wife appeals from a dissolution judgment awarding her spousal support only until she reaches 66 years of age. On de novo review, ORS 19.125(3), we conclude that wife is entitled to indefinite spousal support.

On January 8, 1997, the trial court entered a judgment dissolving the parties’ 37-year marriage and awarding wife spousal support of $950 per month until she turns 66 years of age. Wife filed a notice of appeal from that judgment, and husband moved to modify the judgment because wife had obtained employment. The trial court entered a modified judgment reducing wife’s spousal support to…