Farnella v. Farnella

Judgment unanimously affirmed, without costs. Memorandum: The parties to this action were married in 1960. They have four children, the oldest born in 1963 and the youngest in 1969. The wife commenced an action for divorce on February 3, 1975 and the husband counterclaimed for divorce on May 12, 1975. Neither party contested the other’s divorce action but alimony and child custody were vigorously disputed during a five-day trial. On February 17, 1976 a judgment was entered awarding each party a divorce against the other on the grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. The wife was awarded a…