In re the Marriage of Wallace

Husband appeals from a dissolution decree. He contends that the trial court erred in awarding wife a $10,000judg-ment against him in recognition of her contribution to his education during the parties’ relationship. We review de novo. ORS 19.125(3).

The trial court denied wife’s request for spousal support. It ruled, however, that because wife was the “sole wage earner” during the parties’ relationship she was entitled to “recognition for her contributions” to husband’s education. The court awarded her a judgment for $10,000.

Assuming arguendo that husband’s potential for increased income…