Goeman v. Goeman

SMART, Judge.

Diane Goeman appeals from a dissolution of marriage decree. The only issue presented on appeal is whether the trial court had jurisdiction over this divorce action. Mrs. Goeman argues that the trial court lacked subject matter jurisdiction because George Goeman did not reside in Missouri for ninety days prior to filing his petition as set forth in § 452.305, RSMo 1986. The judgment of dissolution is vacated.

Mr. and Mrs. Goeman were married on April 9, 1958, in New York City. They lived the last ten years of their marriage in California. The Goemans’ date of separation is…