In re the Marriage of Mathena

Husband appeals from an order amending a dissolution decree and modifying spousal suport. He contends that the court erred by modifying the decree to provide for spousal support when none had been awarded originally. He also challenges the amount of support, the fact that it was awarded retroactively and the way in which the trial court relied on his retirement pension in reaching its decision. Regardless of what merit husband’s claim may have, wife argues that we have no jurisdiction to hear the case, because the notice of appeal was not timely. She is correct, so we dismiss the appeal.

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