Jones v. Jones

Gregory, Justice:

This appeal is from the order of the lower court awarding Mrs. Jones lump sum alimony and the exclusive use of the family residence. We affirm the award of lump sum alimony and remand to the lower court in accordance with Rule 27 of the Family Court Rules on the issue of Mrs. Jones’ use of the family residence.

Mr. and Mrs. Jones were married in the early 1950’s and have three children. At the time of these proceedings the oldest child was 24 and the two minor children were 16 and 9. In June 1973 Mrs. Jones initiated an action against her husband for a divorce a vinculo…