In Re the Marriage of Richardson

RENDLEN, Judge.

In 1972 Roy Richardson (respondent) petitioned to divorce his wife Alleen (appellant) who responded by answer, cross-bill and motion for allowances pendente lite; the court in May of that year sustained the latter, awarding appellant $40 per week temporary alimony and $300 attorney’s fees.

The cause was heard on the merits under the new dissolution of marriage act and appellant, proceeding on her cross-bill, testified to facts essential for her claim. Counsel for respondent by leave withdrew, his client having failed to appear. The court on October 17, 1974, entered its decree…