In re the Marriage of Kloppe
Chad J. Kloppe, Petitioner-Appellant,
Rachelle A. Kloppe, Respondent-Appellee.
Attorney for Appellant
Katie M. Naset
Attorney for Appellee
Andrew B. Howie
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Dallas County, Michael Jacobsen, Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered without oral argument by Greer, P.J., and Badding and Chicchelly, JJ. Opinion by Greer, P.J. (11 pages)
Chad Kloppe appeals from the spousal support provisions of the district court’s decree dissolving his thirty-year marriage with Rachelle Kloppe. He alternatively argues that if the spousal support award is affirmed, he should receive one-half of the home equity. Rachelle requests appellate attorney fees. OPINION HOLDS: Here, the district court’s award of $4000 per month in spousal support until Chad reaches age sixty-five is equitable given the parties’ standard of living, Rachelle’s needs before she retires, and Chad’s ability to pay. And we affirm the property division as proposed by Chad and as set out in the decree. Lastly, we find that Chad shall pay the sum of $10,000 towards Rachelle's requested appellate attorney fees.
