Erpelding v. Erpelding

The trial court granted plaintiff a divorce, custody of the children, support, alimony, attorney fees and a substantial award of property. Defendant appeals from the portion of the decree relating to award of property and alimony. Plaintiff cross-appeals asserting that the court made an inadequate award of attorney fees in the amount of $4,150.

The court awarded child support for the three children, aggregating $450 a month and alimony of $600 per month. The net value of the parties’ assets was approximately $120,000 and consisted principally of a number of pieces of real property and stock in…