Stearns v. Stearns

Chandler, Justice:

Respondent Wife initiated this divorce action upon the ground of one year’s continuous separation seeking alimony, equitable distribution of real and personal property and other relief not involved in this appeal. Appellant Husband joined in Wife’s prayer for equitable distribution but denied her entitlement to alimony.

The Family Court granted the divorce, and divided the personal property in approximately equal amounts to the parties. In the division of real property Husband was awarded a lot and mobile home valued at $11,000.00 and a $10,000.00 share of the marital home,…