In Re Marriage of Watts

The parties in this dissolution of marriage proceeding were married on September 30, 1975, and separated on April 29, 1979. Carol D. Watts (hereinafter referred to as Carol) filed her petition for dissolution of marriage on May 15, 1979. John D. Watts (hereinafter referred to as John) filed his response on June 14, 1979. Trial was held on September 14, 1981, and the interlocutory judgment was filed on April 12, 1982.

Thereafter on May 14, 1982, Carol brought a motion for temporary spousal support pending appeal, attorney fees and costs on appeal and an injunctive order. An order after hearing was filed by the court on August 12, 1982, which provided, among other things, that Carol would be awarded spousal support from John in the amount of $400 per month payable monthly on the 15th day of each and every month commencing June 15, 1982, and continuing until the pending appeal is finally determined, the death or remarriage of Carol, or further order of the court, whichever first occurs. The order also provided an award of attorney fees to Carol’s attorney for the appeal in the amount of $3,000 plus costs incurred for the preparation of the clerk’s and reporter’s transcripts…