In re the Marriage of Carter

Husband appeals the denial of his motion to modify a decree of dissolution by eliminating the requirement that he pay permanent spousal support to wife. We reverse.

The parties were married approximately twenty-five years at the time the decree of dissolution was entered on June 7, 1978. The parties’ children were emancipated at that time. The decree awarded wife the family residence and required her to pay the monthly mortgage payments and any taxes or assessments relating to the property. She was awarded permanent spousal support of $150 per month. At the time of the decree, wife was earning…