Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

Robert J. McNULTY, Appellant v. Joan E. McNULTY

November 8, 1985347 Pa. Super. 363

Summary

The court affirmed the awards of alimony pendente lite and counsel fees and expenses, holding that the trial court did not abuse its discretion by considering relevant alimony factors when setting temporary support. It also held that the wife's educational plan and ability to obtain appropriate employment supported the temporary award despite her existing phlebotomy skills and the parties' alleged oral agreement. The court vacated the assessment of master's and stenographic fees because those costs could be imposed only upon final disposition of the divorce case.