Tuminello v. Tuminello
Louisiana Court of Appeal
1Opinion of the Court
HALL, Judge.
This appeal by the defendant-husband is from a judgment on a rule awarding alimony pendente lite for the support of the plaintiff-wife and her four and one-half month old child in the sum of $500 per month, prorated $125 per month for support of the minor child and $375 per month for support of plaintiff. Defendant appealed asking that the award be reduced, particularly the amount awarded for support of plaintiff.
A trial court has much discretion in fixing the amount for alimony and child support and that award will not be disturbed unless there is a clear abuse of this…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Jackson v. JacksonLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1973
- Bernhardt v. BernhardtLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1972
3Cited by1 opinion
- Fuori v. FuoriLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1975