In the case of Harrington v. Harrington, Dierdre K. Harrington, the former wife of Robert M. Harrington, appealed from contempt judgments issued by a judge of the Probate and Family Court. The couple had executed a separation agreement in 1992, which was incorporated into their divorce judgment. This agreement stipulated that they would jointly own their former marital home, with Dierdre having exclusive use and occupancy. She was responsible for the mortgage, taxes, insurance, and repairs up to $500, while repairs exceeding that amount were to be shared equally. The arrangement was to continue until their last child was emancipated, at which point the property would be sold, and the proceeds divided equally. The Appeals Court affirmed the contempt judgments against Dierdre.