The case “Altomare v. Altomare” involves a divorce proceeding between Patricia Marie Altomare and John Nicholas Altomare. The primary issues in this case were the wife’s request to relocate with their children within Massachusetts and the division of marital assets. Patricia, who had primary custody, sought to move from West Boylston to Scituate, a distance of about seventy-five miles. The trial court initially denied her request, finding no significant advantage to the move. However, the Appeals Court disagreed, noting that the wife’s desire to avoid emotional distress and to seek support from friends in Scituate constituted a real advantage. The court emphasized that the quality of life of the custodial parent directly impacts the children’s welfare. Consequently, the case was remanded for further proceedings to reassess the children’s best interests. The Appeals Court upheld the equal division of marital assets, affirming the trial judge’s discretion in this matter.