Scott v. Scott

This is an appeal by the plaintiff (wife) from that portion of a separate maintenance decree fixing the amount awarded to her for her support and for the support of the minor children. Plaintiff contends that the amount of the award is inadequate.

The plaintiff and defendant were married in 1945. Three children were born to the marriage, twin daughters who are now 17 years old and a son now 15 years old. The defendant left the marital home in March, 1965, and has not lived with his family since.

The plaintiff has an income from substitute teaching of about $1,500 per year. The defendant and his…