Matter of Marriage of Jones

Father appeals from an order denying his motion for a modification of a dissolution judgment. He seeks a reduction in child support that he is obligated to pay. Mother cross-appeals, arguing that the trial court should have granted her request for attorney fees. On de novo review, we affirm on the appeal and on the cross-appeal.

At the time of the dissolution, in January, 1989, father was a millworker at Roseburg Forest Products. Shortly after the dissolution, Roseburg Forest Products employees went on strike. The strike lasted approximately four months. Father returned to work after the…