Findings by the court

In actions tried upon the facts without a jury, except as provided herein for judgments entered pursuant to G.L. ch. 208, sec. 34 , the court shall upon written motion made prior to final argument, providing either party or the court has requested appointment of a stenographer pursuant to Rule 202 or the trial was recorded electronically, find the facts specially and state separately its conclusions of law thereon, and judgment shall be entered pursuant to Rule 58 . Where the court enters judgment pursuant to G.L. ch. 208, sec. 34 it shall issue findings of fact and conclusions of law thereon within sixty (60) days of the filing of a notice of appeal. Requests for findings are not necessary for purposes of review. Findings of fact shall not be set aside unless clearly erroneous, and due regard shall be given to the opportunity of the trial court to judge of the credibility of the witnesses. The findings of a master, to the extent that the court adopts them, shall be considered as the findings of the court. If an opinion or memorandum of decision is filed, it will be sufficient if the findings of fact and conclusions of law appear therein. Findings of fact and conclusions of law are unnecessary on decisions of motions except as provided in Rule 41(b)(2) .