Gauger v. Gauger

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Schreiber, J.

The plaintiff Elizabeth Mary Gauger and defendant John Joseph Gauger had been married on September 28, 1946 and separated 25 years later. The wife instituted an action for divorce on May 23, 1973. The husband counterclaimed for divorce asserting desertion and 18 months separation. Mrs. Gauger withdrew her complaint and Mr. Gauger was granted a divorce on the basis of 18 months separation with no reasonable prospect for reconciliation. N. J. S. A. 2A:34-2(d). Custody of two infant children and appropriate child support were awarded to the…