Moreau v. Moreau

Robert Moreau appeals from the order of the trial court requiring him to pay $1,500 as his share of Mrs. Moreau’s attorney’s fees, totalling $2,460, allegedly incurred for representation in the divorce action, contending there was no showing that she was financially unable and he financially able to pay them and, that the amount of fees claimed was excessive.

On February 23, 1971 plaintiff, Charlotte Moreau, filed a complaint for divorce against defendant, Robert Moreau, alleging both mental and physical cruelty as grounds and also asking for temporary and permanent alimony and attorney’s…