In Re the Marriage of Madson

Petitioner Dale A. Madson brought this action in the district court of the Thirteenth Judicial District, Yellowstone County, seeking a dissolution of his marriage to respondent, Shirley E. Madson. Trial was had before the court sitting without a jury. The district court entered its findings and conclusions on February 28, 1978, and its judgment and order decreeing the dissolution, property division, custody award, and award of maintenance and child support on March 7, 1978. Petitioner appeals from the award of maintenance set forth in the judgment and decree.

Dale, age 50 at the time of the…