Chew v. Chew

OPINION OF THE COURT

Jacqueline W. Silbermann, J.

The plaintiff, Susan Davidson Chew (hereinafter Wife), commenced this action for divorce against defendant, Ralph Chew (hereinafter Husband), on August 29, 1989. The Husband counterclaimed on the grounds of abandonment. The parties stipulated to an uncontested divorce on the grounds of abandonment.

Thereafter a trial was held on February 13, 1992, March 19, 1992 and September 29, 1992 to resolve the ancillary issues of the divorce.

STATEMENT OF FACTS

The parties were married on April 14, 1975. At the time of the marriage the Wife was 25 and was…