Arnold v. Arnold

CANADY, Judge.

Chris A. Arnold appeals a final judgment of dissolution of marriage. Because the trial court improperly denied Mr. Arnold’s motion for continuance, we reverse the final judgment and remand this case for further proceedings.

This action began when Ms. Arnold, through counsel, filed a petition for dissolution of marriage on December 17, 2002. Mr. Arnold, also through counsel, filed an answer and • counterpetition. On May 23, 2003, the trial court approved the stipulation submitted by the parties’ counsel and set the case for the nonjury trial docket beginning the week of November…