Ryfeul v. Ryfeul

OPINION

RABINOWITZ, Justice.

May and Jack Ryfeul were married in Tripoli, Lebanon, in 1973 and moved to Alaska that same year. In 1974, a child was born to them. 1 Differences arose between the parties the following year, and Jack filed a complaint for divorce. The parties attempted a reconciliation in 1976, but at May’s request, the divorce complaint was not dismissed. In 1977, May left with the child to visit her family in Lebanon. 2 During May’s absence, Jack filed a complaint, seeking a divorce and custody of the child. 3 The divorce was granted by default in November 1978. The court…