Schlien v. Schlien

SHAHOOD, Judge.

This is an appeal from a final judgment of dissolution of marriage. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

The wife filed a petition for dissolution of marriage. Throughout the course of the proceedings, the husband refused to answer any questions regarding his income or the nature of his businesses exercising his privilege against self-incrimination under the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution.

While still claiming his privilege against self-incrimination, the husband presented testimony of one of his accountants regarding his income and finances. The wife argues…