Legal Opinion
In Re the Marriage of Markowski
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided February 18, 1988No. 8167-2-IIIPublishedCited by 36 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Thompson, A.C.J.
The trial court denied Mr. Markowski's motion to vacate a decree of dissolution, containing custody and child support determinations, wherein he contended the decree was void for lack of jurisdiction. He appeals. We reverse.
The Markowskis were married in Oregon, December 29, 1979. They had two children while residing in Oregon. On May 25, 1984, the Markowskis separated. Connie Markowski moved to Yakima with the children; Mr. Markowski remained in Oregon. Neither party previously had resided in Washington.
On June 22, 1984, Mrs. Markowski filed a petition for legal separation in…
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