McNew v. McNew

John A. Fogleman, Justice.

Ruth and Fred McNew were married in November, 1967, when both were 47 years of age. He was a widower without children. She was a widow with three children. Both were employed full time and had some assets. They were separated sometime in November, 1975, according to appellee’s testimony. She had instituted an action for divorce on October 29, 1975, alleging indignities to her person, specifically stating that Fred had treated her with contempt, neglect, ridicule and abuse, systematically and continually. He also sought a divorce on the same grounds. Her prayer was…