Gilligan v. Gilligan

On November 9,1960, the plaintiff instituted the within action seeking a decree of separation from the defendant, her husband, together with alimony for herself and custody and support pertaining to the four minor children of the marriage. By answer filed on March 13, 1962, the defendant joined issue. Thereafter, on April 17, 1962, the defendant withdrew his answer, thereby leaving the action nncontested. On that date the plaintiff amended her prayers for relief as to separation by requesting in lieu thereof a divorce. So, also, on that date the court (Longo, J.) entered a decree of divorce…