In re the Marriage of Snyder

In this dissolution proceeding, wife appeals the amount and duration of spousal support that the trial court awarded her. We review de novo and modify the support provision.

The parties were married for 28 years and had three children, only one of whom is still a minor. Husband received custody of that child, but no child support. At the time of trial, husband was 48 years old; wife was 47 years old and in good health. They both have high school educations. Wife also completed a six-month course in dental assistant school at some point. Approximately thirteen years into the marriage, the…