Coe v. Coe

This is a petition for separate support brought in the Probate Court under G. L. (Ter. Ed.) c. 209, § 32. The petitioner alleges that the respondent has failed, without justifiable cause, to provide suitable support for his wife, the petitioner, that he has deserted his wife, and that she is living apart from him for justifiable cause. A decree was entered reciting that she was so living apart from him and ordering him to pay to her for her support the sum of $35 weekly. The petitioner appealed on the ground that the amount awarded is “grossly inadequate.” The respondent did not appeal. The…