The Canadian Press

MONTREAL — A Quebec judge has awarded the widow of late boxing champion Arturo Gatti $40,000 to cover legal fees and child care costs.

But Amanda Rodrigues won't be getting the $150,000 advance she was seeking from the boxer's estate, and it's not clear whether she'll get to keep their dog.

Superior Court Justice Paul Chaput rendered his decision this morning in Montreal.

Rodrigues, 23, is in a heated legal battle with Gatti's family over his estimated $6-million estate.

Gatti was found dead under mysterious circumstances at a posh Brazillian seaside resort last July 11.

Brazillian police initially ruled the death a homicide and Rodrigues was detained for a few weeks. Police then changed their tune and ruled the death a suicide.

The legal battle is being fought both in Quebec and in New Jersey, where the boxer made much of his earnings.

Rodrigues will also be allowed to enter their condominium in Montreal to collect her belongings.

Chaput also ruled that custody of the couple's dog is not pertinent for the time being.

Rodrigues was not in court today.

Chaput said he hoped to iron out a plan to proceed and urged both sides to talk.