In re the Marriage of Stuart

Wife appeals from the modification of a decree of dissolution which reduced the level of spousal support husband was required to pay her.

In February 1975, the parties’ marriage was dissolved by decree which incorporated an agreement between them. The decree required husband to pay $500 per month in spousal support for 36 months and $300 per month in spousal support for 85 months thereafter. In November 1976, pursuant to husband’s motion, the court modified the decree by reducing the level of support due on the remainder of the first 36 payments to $350 per month and those due thereafter to…