Reeves v. Reeves

OPINION

LIVERMORE, Judge.

The Reeves’ marriage of 37 years was dissolved by decree entered in June 1984. Mrs. Reeves suffered medical problems, had a tenth grade education and had worked in the home throughout her marriage. Mr. Reeves was 61 years old. The decree awarded $400 each month in spousal maintenance to Mrs. Reeves. The decree stated that:

“The Court notes the present plans of petitioner to retire in approximately May of 1985, at age 62 years, and to then commence receiving Social Security and union pension benefits. However, at that time respondent will be only age 57 or 58 years and…