In re the Marriage of Bogh

Husband appeals from a decree of dissolution, seeking (1) a reduction of his monthly child and spousal support obligation and (2) a modification of the division of assets. Although we review de novo on the record, our role is not to substitute our preferences for those of the trial court. On the other hand, when we are convinced that the trial court has made a mistake, our responsibility is to correct it. Here, the trial court erred in its division of the parties’ property.

This is a 27-year marriage. Husband is 55; wife is 47. Husband has been a brick mason for 31 years. Wife is a homemaker…