Franz v. Franz

Hunstein, Justice.

Phyllis Gail Franz filed for divorce from Charles Franz, her husband of 28 years, and sought alimony, equitable division of the marital estate, custody of the couple’s minor child, and support for that child. Mr. Franz answered, claiming that alimony should be disallowed due to his wife’s desertion. The day trial was scheduled, the parties announced they had agreed to a settlement of all issues and, after a hearing, the trial judge instructed the parties to submit an agreement and divorce decree to the court. However, the agreement was not submitted. The trial court denied…