Clayton v. Clayton

MARVIN, Judge.

In this appeal, the wife contends that the award of $300 per month alimony pendente lite in the judgment is insufficient for her needs. We amend to increase the award and affirm the amended judgment.

The wife’s list of her estimated monthly expenses totalled $1,715.00, but she testified that she could “get by” on $1,000 per month. She managed her own gift shop during the marriage but ceased business operations when she left the matrimonial domicile because of alleged threats against her life. She is presently residing in another state with her eldest son and is not employed.

The…