Barbara A. Casey v. Richard K. Casey

Summary

The Supreme Court of Rhode Island affirmed the marital-fault finding, equitable distribution of the marital estate, and admission of the adult son's testimony. It vacated the counsel-fee award because the wife's substantial equity in the marital home could be used to pay the fees, and remanded the alimony issue for reconsideration because the trial court had not adequately explained the award's duration and rehabilitative purpose.