In re the Marriage of Grage

Wife appeals from a modification of a dissolution judgment that reduces the amount of direct child support payable by husband to $350 per month and requires husband to purchase clothing for the children in the amount of $150 per month. Husband cross-appeals from the denial of his motion to terminate spousal support. On de novo review, we reverse and remand on the appeal and affirm on the cross-appeal.

The parties were married for 17 years, and their marriage was dissolved by a stipulated decree of dissolution in November, 1987. The decree awarded the parties joint custody of the two children,…