Hanlin v. Hanlin

Wife appeals an order modifying a decree of divorce entered in 1967, which terminated spousal support. The proceeding was initiated by husband’s petition to eliminate spousal support pursuant to ORS 107.407. Wife filed a counter petition to increase spousal and child support. The court terminated spousal support but increased child support from $50 to $300 per month.

The parties were divorced in 1967. Wife was given custody of the parties’ four children. Only the youngest child, now 15 years old, is presently living with wife. In the original decree husband was required to pay $50 per month…