Gaccione v. Gaccione

This is a wife’s petition for absolute divorce. On March 2, 1972, after a hearing in the Family Court, a decision was rendered for the petitioner. On August 16, 1972, before the expiration date of the six months waiting period pending entry of a final decree, the respondent filed a motion to vacate the decision granting the petitioner a divorce and also to deny the entry of a final decree. After a hearing, the trial justice denied the respondent’s motion. The case is now before us on the respondent’s appeal from the denial of that motion.

The following pertinent facts appear on the record. The…