Van Brocklin v. Van Brocklin

OPINION

BURKE, Justice.

This appeal challenges the superior court’s refusal to modify the terms of a decree of divorce.

In December, 1976, Robert Van Brocklin filed an action for divorce against his then wife, Patricia Van Brocklin. The complaint, among other things, asked the superior court to adjudicate the parties’ property rights, “if not amicably settled prior to trial.” On January 13, 1977, Patricia Van Brocklin filed an “Appearance and Waiver,” stating partly:

[T]he undersigned defendant makes this appearance in this action and specifically declines to plead or otherwise answer to…