Bledsoe v. Bledsoe

ROY L. RICHTER, Presiding Judge.

Robert Bledsoe (“Husband”) appeals the judgment dissolving his marriage to Pamela Bledsoe (“Wife”). We reverse and remand for a new trial.

I. BACKGROUND

Days prior to the dissolution hearing, Husband’s attorney (“Attorney”) notified Husband that if her fees were not paid, she would withdraw from his case. On the day of the dissolution hearing, having not received payment, Attorney moved to withdraw. 1 The trial court granted Attorney’s motion and Husband requested a continuance. The trial court denied Husband’s motion, proceeded to trial and entered judgment…