In re the Marriage of Halvorson

Husband appeals from a decree in this dissolution proceeding which granted the wife 76 percent of the marital assets, including all of the real property-held by the parties. Wife cross-appeals, contending that the trial court erred in not awarding her spousal support. We find merit in both appeals and modify the decree.

Husband, 54, and wife, 50, were married April 24, 1953. Husband has been a plumber for the past 15 years. Although he has been working steadily during the past year, his employment can become sporadic, depending on the economic climate of the building industry. As a union…