In re the Marriage of Newton

Wife appeals from an order modifying a judgment of dissolution. The trial court determined that there were changed circumstances justifying an increase in spousal support from $200 per month to $340 per month. Wife argues that the increased amount is insufficient in the light of the purposes of the initial award of spousal support. Husband cross-appeals, arguing that the trial court erred in finding a substantial change in circumstances justifying a modification of spousal support. On de novo review, we reverse.

The parties were married for 31 years. A dissolution judgment was entered in 1988.…