Berberian v. Berberian

This is a petition for a divorce from bed and board on the grounds of gross misbehavior and extreme cruelty. The petitioner sought the customary interlocutory relief, including the exclusive use of the marital domicile with the respondent being allowed “visitation rights and the right of occupancy” [sic]. After hearing on the motion for such interlocutory relief, the court denied the petitioner’s prayer for the exclusive use of the home but enjoined the respondent “from molesting and assaulting the petitioner at all times.” From that interlocutory decree the respondent appealed to this court,…