Hopkins v. E-Systems, Commercial Division

LARRY G. SMITH, Judge.

We affirm the order of the deputy commissioner denying workers’ compensation death benefits. The facts are that the deceased and appellant, after twenty-three years of marriage, were divorced in 1975. The divorce was occasioned by a desire to force the deceased, an alcoholic, to obtain treatment. While the treatment was in progress the couple continued to reside together on week-ends, and after the treatment was completed, they continued to live together. The deceased supported appellant, they filed joint income tax returns as husband and wife, and generally conducted…