Susan W. v. Martin W.

Plaintiff wife seeks a divorce or, in the alternative, a separation. She also seeks custody of the children, currently ages 16 and 13; alimony and child support; exclusive possession of the marital home and the contents therein; a declaration that plaintiff and defendant are the joint owners of certain works of art set forth in the complaint, and counsel fees. Trial of the action commenced on April 12, 1976.

Defendant, in his answer, requests sale of the marital premises and an equal division of the net proceeds thereof; disposition of all items of personal property, and return of all the…