Legal Separation; Alimony; Child Support (Wife)
A woman who did not want a divorce, based on her religious beliefs, sought assistance from the Firm when her husband retired early, began drinking excessively, and dissipating the family's wealth on gambling ventures. Instead of filing for divorce, the Firm brought an action for "separate maintenance" and convinced the Court to award her sole title to and exclusive use of the marital residence, plus the major portion of the family's investment and retirement accounts, plus periodic support payments for herself and the children, and her attorney's fees.
