Clayton v. Clayton

HOOD, Chief Judge:

This action was brought by a husband, domiciled in the District of Columbia, for an absolute divorce from his wife, domiciled in the State of Virginia, on the ground of desertion. The wife counterclaimed for a divorce on the ground of constructive desertion, for custody of their two minor children, and for maintenance for herself and the children. The trial court denied a divorce to either party, but awarded custody of the children to the wife, and ordered that the husband pay $200 a month to the wife for maintenance for herself and the children.

*736The husband has appealed. He…