In re the Marriage of McDonnal

Husband appeals from an order modifying the provisions of a 1977 dissolution decree which provided spousal support for three years. In 1980, wife filed a motion to modify the decree, asking that spousal support be increased and made permanent. The trial court allowed wife’s motion. The issues are: (1) was it proper for the trial court to extend spousal support, and (2) was it proper for the trial court to increase spousal support? We review de novo and reverse. ORS 19.125(3).

The essential facts are not in dispute. The parties were married in 1959. Two children were born of the marriage.…