Bell v. Nugent

Opinion by

Judge METZGER.

Forest A. Bell (mother) appeals and Devon Courtney Nugent (father) cross-appeals the trial court’s denial of father’s motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction and dismissal of the case without prejudice. Father also cross-appeals the trial court’s orders that converted the action to a custody proceeding and approved a “purported, unsigned stipulation” concerning custody, child support, and property division. We affirm in part, reverse in part, vacate in part, and remand the cause for further proceedings.

This case was originally commenced by mother as a dissolution of…