In Re the Marriage of Rietz

McGIVERIN, Chief Justice.

The question we must answer in this appeal is whether the district court correctly modified a dissolution of marriage decree in reducing the alimony and child support obligations of respondent, John E. Rietz.

We agree with the district court’s action and thus vacate a court of appeals decision to the contrary.

I. Background facts and proceedings.

Barbara L. and John E. Rietz were married May 3, 1974. The marriage was John’s second and Barbara’s first. John had three minor children from his previous marriage.

From their marriage, Barbara and John had five children. At the…