In re the Marriage of Risch

Husband appeals from a judgment of dissolution. He assigns error to the property disposition and to the award of spousal support. Wife cross-appeals the award of spousal support. We review de novo, ORS 19.125(3), and affirm on appeal and on cross-appeal.

Husband and wife were married in 1966. At the time of trial, wife was 44 years old and had worked as a real estate agent for four years. Husband was 49 years old and working for Portland General Electric. Wife’s gross income for the full year immediately preceding trial was $26,000, with no health or retirement benefits. Husband earned $45,000…