Underwood v. Underwood

Carley, Justice.

Spring Underwood (Wife) filed for divorce from Richard Underwood (Husband), and the case proceeded to a bench trial. On the second day, the parties announced in open court that they had reached a settlement. Counsel read the agreement into the record, and both Husband and Wife testified under oath that they agreed to the settlement.

Before entry of final judgment, however, Husband moved to set aside the agreement, contending that he did not understand its ramifications because of the anxiety and grief he was experiencing over the recent death of his brother. Wife objected, and…