In re the Marriage of Cook

Wife appeals from an order modifying the original decree of dissolution to eliminate husband’s spouse support payments.

The marriage was dissolved in March 1974 and the matrimonial assets divided pursuant to the terms of a property settlement agreement executed by the parties and incorporated into the decree. The decree provided in part that husband would be required to pay wife $500 per month support for three years. In August 1975, husband sought modification of this provision on the grounds that wife had remarried and was supported by her new spouse, who earned $20,500 annually. In October…