In re the Marriage of Wann

Wife appeals the trial court’s award of spousal support and valuation of certain marital assets. We modify the award of spousal support and affirm the valuation and distribution of the marital assets.

The parties were married 36 years. Husband owns and operates a sole proprietorship which generated an average net profit of $62,000 per year for the years 1980 to 1985. Wife has not worked outside the home, other than as a volunteer, for 35 years. The trial court ordered husband to pay $1,200 per month spousal support for one year and $800 per month thereafter. Wife requests $1,600 per month as…