In re the Marriage of Wise

Husband appeals from a judgment of dissolution. On de novo review, ORS 19.415(3), we reverse and remand.

Both parties appeared for trial, prepared, at the appropriate specified date. Before calling any witnesses or presenting testimony, however, wife represented to the court that the case had been settled. Husband disputed that claim and offered to present evidence that not all of the issues between the parties had been resolved. Specifically, husband argued that the parties had not agreed who would claim tax exemptions for the parties’ two children or the precise amount of child support.…