In re the Separation of Scholze

Husband appeals from the denial of his motion to modify a separation decree by which he sought elimination of spousal support. The decree of separation, entered in November, 1974, required husband to pay $200 per month in spousal support and $100 per month per child in support payments for four children now 16, 15, 14 and 12 years of age.

At the time of the decree husband was self-employed as a residential building contractor; in 1974 his gross income was $15,200. After the decree he formed a corporation with another man; the two men are the only officers and directors. He testified that he…