Bentz v. Bentz

The wife was granted a divorce and permanent alimony of $1,890 per month for 120 months, or a total of $228,000. The husband appealed.

While the appeal was pending, the husband paid temporary alimony in the amount of $12,000.

The husband lost his appeal. Upon return of the matter to trial court, the husband contended that he was entitled to credit for the $12,000 temporary alimony paid as against the permanent alimony award. The wife contended contra, and the question was submitted to the trial court which held with the wife as follows:

“Since neither counsel supplied any information having a…