Tisone v. Tisone

CRAHAN, Judge.

Nicholas D. Tisone (“Husband”) appeals the trial court’s pendente lite order directing him to pay Margaret K. Tisone (“Wife”) $750.00 per month temporary maintenance and $5,000.00 in attorneys’ fees. We affirm.

First, Husband asserts the trial court erred in awarding Wife temporary maintenance. Section 452.315 RSMo 1986 authorizes a motion for temporary maintenance. The order must be made in conformity with § 452.335 RSMo Cum.Supp.1993, which sets forth factors to be considered in determining the amount of maintenance.

The purpose of temporary allowances is to maintain the status…