Batey v. Batey

OPINION

COMPTON, Chief Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

Michael Batey appeals the superior court’s property division, alimony award, and attorney’s fees award. We reverse.

II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

Michael Batey and Peggy Lampley were married in Alaska in March 1967. They separated in the fall of 1969. In February 1971 Michael and Earline Batey participated in a marriage ceremony in Nevada. Michael and Peggy were divorced in September 1971.

The superior court found that at the time of Earline’s marriage to Michael, Earline “was aware that [Michael] was still married and knew that the ceremony was invalid.”…