Schmitz v. Schmitz

NEUMANN, Justice.

[¶ 1] Orell Schmitz appeals from an amended divorce decree modifying his spousal support obligation payable to Ann Schmitz. We affirm the judgment of the district court.

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[¶ 2] Ann and Orell Schmitz were married on April 13, 1974. The original judgment decreeing their divorce was entered on June 15, 1993. The judgment established Orell Schmitz’s spousal support obligation at $800 per month for five years, with the district court retaining jurisdiction over spousal support.

[¶ 3] On August 13, 1997, Ann Schmitz moved to amend the judgment. In December 1997, the district court…