Hornung v. Hornung

CHEHARDY, Chief Judge.

We granted a writ in this matter to review the district court’s denial of a motion to reduce or terminate alimony. The relator, Michael F. Hornung, has been paying alimony to his former wife, Marguerite Hornung, since 1978. Until 1986 the alimony remained set at $400 per month, despite several attempts by Mr. Hornung to reduce or terminate it. In January 1986, however, the alimony was reduced to $296.11 per month as a result of Mr. Hornung's loss of employment.

In May 1986 Mr. Hornung filed another rule to reduce or terminate alimony, alleging he remained unemployed…