O'Callaghan v. O'Callaghan

OPINION

ZAPPALA, Justice.

The parties to this appeal were married on November 5, 1953. Four children were born of this marriage, all of whom are now adults. Because of severe marital problems, the parties separated on October 1, 1982. 1 A complaint for divorce was filed on August 13,1982. 2 Hearings before the court appointed master were held March 30 through April 1, 1987. At the conclusion of the hearings, the master reeom mended that a divorce be granted and that the wife receive 60% of the marital property. Furthermore, the master denied the wife’s request for alimony.

Both parties then…