In re the Marriage of Smith

Husband appeals the trial court’s denial of his motion to terminate spousal support, arguing that wife’s remarriage has resulted in a substantial change of circumstances. On de novo review, we modify the amount of spousal support and make other changes.

Husband and wife were married in November, 1966, when he was in his third year of college. Both worked, and they shared duties as live-in staff at a home for unwed mothers. Husband entered dental school in June, 1968. Wife worked until their first child was born in October, 1969. While husband was in school, wife remodeled two houses and sold…