Atwell v. Atwell

GUIDRY, Judge.

Thomas Dean Atwell appeals from a judgment awarding his wife, Margaret Brittain Atwell, the sum of $2,000.00 monthly for alimony pendente lite and child support for their two children.

Appellant concedes plaintiffs entitlement to alimony pendente lite and child support *962but urges that the amounts awarded by the trial court are excessive. We affirm.

The record reflects that Margaret is a housewife and mother with no specialized training or employable skills. She has no income and must rely totally on the amount awarded for the support of herself and her children. Margaret testified…