Marques v. Marques

ORDER

The plaintiff, Seraphine R. Marques (husband), appeals from a Family Court order granting the motion for an award of attorney’s fees that was filed by the defendant, Deonalda M. Marques (wife). Following a prebriefing conference, we directed the husband to show cause why his appeal should not be summarily decided. After reviewing the parties’ written submissions and considering their oral arguments, we conclude that no cause has been shown and proceed to decide the appeal at this time.

The parties divorced in 1991. The final divorce judgment permitted the wife to remain in the former…