Marriage of Childers v. Childers

Husband-appellant Charles Childers appeals from the monetary awards granted the wife-respondent Janice Mae Childers in the decree of dissolution.

Husband challenges the $8,500 lump sum award and the $1,300 monthly maintenance allowance. This, on the grounds she could support herself by employment, and the awards were excessive because of the amount of marital property allowed her.

The scope of our review is limited by Murphy v. Carron, 536 S.W.2d 30 (Mo.banc 1976); the trial court’s decree will be upheld unless it lacks substantial evidence or is against the weight thereof, or erroneously…