Commonwealth v. Williams

Opinion by

Gunther, J.,

This is a nonsupport proceeding brought by defendant’s wife for the benefit of her and their two children. The court below entered an order in the amount of $75 per week and defendant has appealed.

Defendant raises the issue of whether his wife is entitled to any support whatsoever, alleging that she is in effect guilty of desertion. The parties were married in February, 1947. They were twice separated in 1949 and 1950. They remained together from May 1950 until April 1954 at which time defendant took a job in Philadelphia,- the wife remaining in their home in Berks…