Pettinelli v. Yost

[¶ 1] Marla L. Pettinelli appeals from an order modifying a divorce judgment entered in the District Court (Portland, Eg-gert, J.). Pettinelli argues on a number of different fronts that the court abused its discretion by ordering a downward adjustment in spousal support. Because the court considered factors known at the time of the divorce in determining that there had been a substantial change of circumstances post-divorce, we vacate the judgment of the District Court.

I. BACKGROUND

[¶ 2] Pettinelli married Richard W. Yost III in September 1997. The parties have two minor children. The…