In Re the Marriage of Stephenson

The parties’ marriage was dissolved by decree of dissolution pursuant to a stipulation in the Court of the Eighth Judicial District, in and for the County of Cascade, on June 19, 1986. At the time of these proceedings the husband, Andrew, was represented by Michael S. Smartt, and the wife, Sandra, acted pro se.

The dissolution decree incorporated by reference a separation agreement entered into by the parties. The agreement provided for joint custody of the parties two children, Devon and Tyler, with Sandra as the domiciliary parent. Andrew received liberal visitation rights. Currently, Devon…