Edward J. McNELIS, Plaintiff-Respondent v. Marla P. McNELIS, Defendant-Appellant

Summary

The court held that the magistrate’s findings adequately supported a permanent spousal-maintenance award to Marla McNelis. Her lack of current earning capacity, outdated medical-technician skills, lengthy absence from the workforce, and serious medical history supported the conclusion that retraining and future employment were unlikely to provide adequate support. The district court therefore erred by remanding for more specific findings, and its decision was vacated while the magistrate’s judgment was affirmed.