In re the Marriage of Fletcher

Wife initiated this proceeding to modify the decree of dissolution, seeking to increase and extend husband’s obligation to pay spousal support. The court modified the decree, ordering husband to pay $800 per month spousal support, and awarded wife attorney fees and costs incurred in this proceeding. Husband appeals, contending that the court was without authority to modify the decree and erred also in awarding wife attorney fees. Wife cross-appeals, claiming that the facts entitled her to a greater increase in spousal support.

The parties’ marriage was dissolved in September, 1973. The decree…