Scriven v. Scriven

Husband appeals from a judgment that denied his motion to modify spousal support and child support. We review de novo, ORS 19.125(3), and conclude that there has been a substantial change of circumstances. ORS 107.135-(2)(a). We remand for reconsideration of husband’s support obligations.

The parties ended their 17-year marriage in 1991. Wife has custody of their five minor children. The dissolution judgment ordered husband to pay $1,000 monthly spousal support for five years and $978 per month child support. Husband works as a salesman. At the time of the dissolution, his monthly gross…