Krick v. Krick

OPINION

LANSING, Judge.

This is an appeal of the spousal maintenance award in a marital dissolution action. Appellant contends that the trial court abused its discretion by awarding maintenance for a five-year period in an amount insufficient to enable her to acquire the education or training necessary for appropriate employment. We reverse and remand.

FACTS

Appellant and respondent were married in 1957. They have three children ages 24, 23 and 19. Respondent has been employed for over 20 years with the Central Telephone Company. His income is approximately $31,000 per year. Appellant was a…