McLaughlin v. McLaughlin

Chandler, Justice:

Appellant-Wife initiated this action for separate support and maintenance, custody of the two children, exclusive use of the marital home and attorney’s fees. Prior to Respondent-Husband’s filing an answer, she filed an amended petition for custody pendente lite. Husband entered a general denial and cross-petitioned for custody.

We affirm as modified.

On November 16,1981, the Family Court awarded temporary custody to Wife. On April 16, 1982, the Family Court issued its permanent order, which: (1) awarded Wife permanent custody of the two children; (2) awarded Wife a forty…