Twardosky v. Twardosky

The question in this case is whether the rule of Douglas v. Douglas, 109 N.H. 41, 242 A.2d 78 (1968), which prohibits retroactive modification of a property settlement decree, applies to the decree in this case with respect to the occupancy of the family home.

These parties were divorced in June 1969. The wife was awarded custody of the seven children. The family home, which was in the name of the wife, was made the property of both parties, the wife to have the right of possession until her remarriage or until the youngest child reaches the age of 18, whichever event occurred first. On the…