In re the Dissolution of the Marriage of Robinson

In this dissolution-of-marriage proceeding, the husband appeals that portion of the dissolution decree awarding the wife spousal support and attorney’s fees.

The husband is 62 and the wife is 54. The parties were married for approximately 10 years. At the time of the marriage, both parties were employed and owned property. The husband was a special agent for the National Board of Fire Underwriters and also owned two small businesses. The wife was a teletype operator for the state police and owned a house in her own name. By an antenuptial agreement between the parties, the wife retained the…