In re the Marriage of McArdle

When husband’s income decreased after retirement, he moved for termination of his spousal support obligation. The court denied the motion. Husband appeals. On de novo review, ORS 19.415(3), we modify the judgment to reduce, but not terminate, the obligation. See Halsey and Halsey, 180 Or App 169, 171 n 1, 41 P3d 1119 (2002) (treating motion to terminate as motion to modify).

The parties’ 10-year marriage was dissolved by a judgment entered on November 9, 1999. At the time, husband was 61 years old and had a monthly income of $5,888 derived from two sources: $4,880 from his employment as an…