Van Houten v. Van Houten

The marriage of. the parties occurred in 1919 to which were born two children, both grown and self-supporting at commencement of suit. Plaintiff seeks divorce on the grounds of desertion. Defendant’s cross bill charges nonsupport. Prom decree of divorce for defendant, plaintiff appeals.

The proofs show that in 1932 the parties and their children were living with and in the home of plaintiff’s parents in Grand Rapids; that plaintiff was unemployed and personally making no contribution to his family’s support; that defendant was employed and furnished support for herself and children,…