Kopera v. Kopera

ARMSTRONG, Judge.

The defendant, Anthony Ropera, is appealing the trial court’s denial of his motion to terminate alimony pendente lite.

The record reflects that plaintiff, Joan Ropera, filed a petition for separation in May 1982 alleging mental and physical cruelty and infidelity. She was granted a separation in April 1983, and the trial court found her to be free of substantial fault. Anthony Ropera appealed that decision. While his appeal was pending, Mr. Ropera obtained a divorce on December 22, 1983, on the grounds of living separate and apart for one year. In the December 22, 1983 divorce…