The divorce court judge ordered me to pay over 70% of my income towards temporary support.  Can I appeal?

Temporary relief orders are one of the areas where judges have the greatest degree of discretion.  That said, depending on the facts of the case, it is likely reversible error to require you to pay more than half of your income towards temporary support. 

In some cases, there is an argument that a party can be required to pay temporary support from their assets during the time the case is pending.  Depending on the incomes of each party and assets available, such a result might not be disturbed on appeal.

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