In Re the Marriage of Bales

SACKETT, Judge.

William Bales appeals from the trial court’s refusal to grant a modification of the alimony portion of his dissolution decree.

The parties’ 26-year marriage was dissolved in 1983. ' The trial court determined the parties to have a net worth of $110,-669.21 which was ordered to be divided equally. At that time William was grossing $500 a week driving trucks, and Sandra was employed part-time as a school bus driver grossing $105 per week. The trial court found Sandra had spent virtually all her time in the 26-year marriage as a housewife and had no skills beyond those involved in…