In re the Marriage Horrocks

In this domestic relations case, husband appeals an order modifying the original dissolution judgment concerning the division of husband’s retirement benefits.1 We vacate the order and reinstate the original judgment.

Husband and wife’s 16-year marriage was dissolved in 1990. In a letter opinion dated December 13,1990, the trial court divided the parties’ marital assets equally. With respect to husband’s retirement benefits, the court ruled:

“In accordance with the dictates of Richardson v. Richardson et al [sic], [307 Or 370, 769 P2d 179 (1989)], the court finds that the marital portion of…