Belknap v. Belknap

Opinion op the Court by

Stanley, Commissioner—

Affirming in part and reversing in part.

The appellant, W. B. Belknap, asked a divorce from the appellee Mrs. Helen S. Belknap upon the ground of abandonment for one year. Section 2117, Kentucky Statutes. The answer was a traverse, and, by counterclaim, a divorce was asked by the defendant on the ground that the plaintiff’s treatment indicated a settled aversion to her and had permanently destroyed her peace and happiness. Each party asked for the custody of the children. The plaintiff alleged that the defendant had an independent income, but stated…