Spackman v. Spackman

Short, Vice Chancellor:

This is an action for separate maintenance brought by plaintiff who is the wife of the defendant. Plaintiff seeks maintenance for herself and her daughter, Virginia, aged 17 years. This is the decision after final hearing.

Plaintiff and defendant were married on January 29, 1938. Two children were born of the marriage, namely Barbara Spackman, now married, and Virginia Baker Spackman. For some years prior to October 12, 1960 the parties lived together at 1405 Woodlawn Avenue in the City of Wilmington. Plaintiff charges that on the date mentioned defendant deserted her…