Stanton-Abbott v. Stanton-Abbott

Judgment of divorce became effective between the parties in June, 1969. Both were then residents of the Commonwealth but were — and they still are — British citizens. The judgment, referring to and incorporating the terms of a separation agreement, provided for the wife a weekly alimony of $50 and other benefits.

By amended petition of October 25, 1974, the wife applied in the Probate Court for Suffolk County, pursuant to G. L. c. 208, § 37, 1 for a modification of the judgment, among other things to increase the alimony. According to the judge’s findings of fact, conditions had changed very…