Elliot v. Elliot

BY JUDGE JONATHAN C. THACHER

This matter came before this Court for equitable distribution. After considering counsels’ arguments, the Court reaches the findings and conclusions stated below on the matters taken under advisement: (1) grounds for divorce and (2) equitable distribution of the pet dog, Abbie, and the marital residence.

Background

On April 27,2007, Paula Elliot filed this action seeking a divorce from Jay Elliot on the grounds of cruelty or in the alternative on the grounds of living separate and apart for more than one year. Mrs. Elliot alleges in her Complaint that, on numerous…