Nienow v. Nienow

Ness, Justice:

This protracted domestic suit was instituted by the appellant, Barbara A. Nienow, on August 4, 1972, seeking a divorce as well as ancillary questions of alimony and attorneys’ fees. The respondent-husband on August 2, 1972, instituted an action for divorce in the State of Florida which ultimately resulted in a dissolution of the marriage on February 1, 1973. The Florida court did not secure in personam jurisdiction over the appellant-wife who filed a special appearance. By supplemental pleadings, the respondent interposed the Florida decree as an absolute bar to this action and…