Opinion ID: 2056279
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Heading: respective ages and the earning ability of each of the parties

Text: At the time of trial Dale was 41 and Sylvia was 39 years of age. There is a disparity between the parties as to the earning ability of each. Dale possesses many employable skills and was employed almost continuously during the parties' marriage. Dale had been employed continuously by the A & H Reynolds Company for six years, but had lost his job three weeks before the trial due to inattention on the job. On the other hand, Sylvia has no special training and she worked outside the home only briefly after the parties were married. Sylvia has been employed as a salesclerk since this action was commenced but her job is temporary in nature. Dale's gross wages were $22,000.00 in 1976; $33,000.00 in 1977; $41,000.00 in 1978 and $30,000.00 in 1979.