Matlock v. Matlock

This is an action for dissolution of marriage brought by the petitioner husband against the respondent wife. The court dissolved the marriage; awarded the petitioner the real estate that was held in joint tenancy; awarded the respondent a car, piano, and various household goods; and ordered petitioner to pay respondent the sum of $7,800 at the rate of $300 per month. The petitioner now appeals to this court and argues that the $7,800 award is excessive. We affirm.

The parties were married November 16, 1974. The petitioner had three children, ages 13, 11, and 7, the issue of a previous…