Frieberg v. Frieberg

Alicia C. Frieberg (Alicia) appeals the denial of her motion for relief from a judgment and decree of divorce. We reverse and remand.

FACTS

Alicia is a citizen of the Philippine Islands. She met Charles Frieberg (Charles), a native of South Dakota, while Charles was serving on active duty in the United States Navy. The two were married in September 1985. At the time of the marriage, Alicia had a daughter, now age ten, whom Charles later adopted. Three other children were bom during the course of the marriage: a son, now age five; a daughter, now age three; and, another son, now age two.

In March…