In re the Marriage of Mason

Husband appeals from a judgment modifying a prior judgment of dissolution of the 25-year marriage of the parties. ORS 107.135. The judgment reduced his spousal support obligation from $800 per month to $400 per month rather than terminating his obligation. On de novo review, ORS 19.415(3), we agree with the trial court’s ruling that the purpose of the original award has not been fulfilled. The continuation of spousal support in the amount of $400 is necessary to afford wife a standard of living not overly disproportionate to that enjoyed during the parties’ marriage despite wife’s remarriage.…