In re the Marriage of Graf

Husband appeals from a dissolution judgment, seeking a reduction in the amount and duration of spousal support awarded wife. On de novo review, we modify the award.

The parties were married for 18 years. At the time of the dissolution, husband was 44, wife was 42. Wife has custody of their two children, ages five and 12. Husband is a hospital administrator and has net pay of approximately $2,700 a month. Wife worked only occasionally during the marriage but has a college degree in biology. In August, 1987, she received her teaching certificate. She was not employed at the time of trial, but…