Bowis v. Bowis

The chancellor granted the wife, appellee, a divorce avinculo matrimonii on the grounds of adultery. Although, the husband, appellant, denied the charges in his answer,, he offered no defense at the hearing. The chancellor also, awarded the wife custody of the three minor children, a daughter aged 12 and two sons aged 9 and 8 respectively. The wife was awarded alimony of $150 per month and $800 per month for the support and maintenance of the children. The appellant was also required to return to the-, wife the full value of securities (approximately $7500) which had been a gift to the wife…