In Re Marriage of Vogel

REES, Justice.

This appeal by respondent-husband from the trial court’s decree in a dissolution proceeding under chapter 598, The Code, is centered primarily upon respondent’s contention that the trial court lacked jurisdiction to enter a decree of dissolution. We agree with the respondent that the trial court lacked jurisdiction reverse and remand this case for the entry of an order dismissing the plaintiff’s petition.

The parties, both of whom are native Iowans and graduates of Iowa State University, were married in 1968. The petitioner, Christina, received a Bachelor of Science degree in…