Ruckman v. Ruckman

HARWOOD, Justice.

In the proceedings below Janie M. Ruck-man filed a bill of divorcement setting up cruelty and abandonment as the grounds upon which she sought relief. The respondent, Peter S. Ruckman, filed an answer and cross bill by which he sought a divorce on the alleged abandonment of him by the complainant.

After a full hearing the court entered a decree denying Mrs. Ruckman’s petition, and granting a divorce to the respondent upon his cross bill.

The decree further awarded the custody of the five minor children of the marriage to the complainant, Mrs. Ruckman, with the provision that…