Melia v. Melia

94 N.J. Super. 47 (1967)

226 A.2d 745

MARGARET MELIA, PLAINTIFF,

v.

LARRY A. MELIA, A/K/A LAWRENCE A. MELIA, DEFENDANT.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division.

Decided February 7, 1967.

Mr. Mario V. Farco, attorney for plaintiff.

Mr. Irvin L. Solondz, attorney for defendant.

CONSODINE, J.C.C. (temporarily assigned).

Does voluntary and continued addiction to heroin over a period of years, by a dissipator as opposed to a medically adduced addict, with resultant attrition of sexual powers and the refusal of sexual intercourse, warrant an absolute divorce on the ground of extreme cruelty?

Plaintiff…