Nelson v. Nelson

Melvin Mayfield, Judge.

On January 14, 1984, the appellee filed a complaint for divorce against appellant. Although personal service was made on appellant, he failed to answer the complaint and failed to appear and defend against the allegations contained therein. On March 29,1984, the court granted appellee a divorce and ordered appellant to pay all indebtedness owed by the parties to Sears Roebuck and J.C. Penney. The decree recited that the matter had been submitted to the court upon the testimony of the appellee and a witness on her behalf.

On March 18,1985, almost a year after the divorce…