Reilly v. Reilly

KELLY, Judge.

In this dissolution of marriage proceeding, David M. Reilly (the husband) appeals from the nonfinal order awarding Melanie R. Reilly (the wife) temporary support and attorney’s fees. We find merit only in his argument that the trial court erred in ordering him to pay various household expenses in addition to a weekly support payment of $1500 because the award is not supported by the evidence.

Although temporary awards of support and alimony are discretionary, they must be supported by evidence showing the one spouse’s need for support and the other spouse’s ability to pay.…