Light v. Light

MAUS, Judge.

By his motion to modify, Delbert D. Light (husband) sought a reduction in monthly maintenance to his former wife Betty Fay Light (wife). By her cross-motion, the wife sought an increase in that maintenance. Following a hearing in April, 1987, the trial court denied both motions. Each party has appealed. The appeals have been consolidated. An outline of the basic facts follows.

The marriage of the parties was dissolved on April 12,1983. The only child of the marriage, a daughter, was emancipated. The husband was 50 years old. He was employed as a sheet metal worker at McDonnell…