13-14 April 4 June 2010
START DATE
END DATE
24-Aug-10
Tracy Dean Woolridge v. Sharlene Isolia Stevens
COURT:
LAW:
JUDGE(S):
CLAIMANT'S LAWYER:
DEFENDANT'S LAWYER:
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
DIVORCE JURISDICTION
Madam Justice Charles-Etta Simmons
R. Woolridge
A. Richards
FACTS OF THE CASE:
Married on 17th September 1994 divorced on 15th April 2008. Husband's mother transferred property to him in 2000. Wife vacated the property in September 2007. Wife contributed to household and cared for Husband's mother and grandchild. Husband has rental income from property and admitted to spending money to prevent Wife from accessing it. Property was the matrimonial home. Wife seeks secure home and retirement needs alleges Husband has hidden assets.
SUMMARY:
Whether the property should be considered matrimonial property and how its value should be divided.
OUTCOMES:
Husband ordered to pay Wife $115000 in full and final settlement for ancillary relief. Payment stands as a charge on the property. If payment fails the property is to be sold and Wife receives payment from net proceeds.
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Plaintiff/Claimant
PLAINTIFF/CLAIMANT
DEFENDANT:
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Tracy Dean Woolridge v. Sharlene Isolia Stevens
Married on 17th September 1994 divorced on 15th April 2008. Husband's mother transferred property to him in 2000. Wife vacated the property in September 2007. Wife contributed to household and cared for Husband's mother and grandchild. Husband has rental income from property and admitted to spending money to prevent Wife from accessing it. Property was the matrimonial home. Wife seeks secure home and retirement needs alleges Husband has hidden assets.