Vandyke v. Jieun Choi

GILBERTSON, Chief Justice.

[¶ 1.] Jieun Choi raises in her appeal the issue of whether the trial court erred in modifying an award of alimony. Choi and Jason Vandyke were briefly married from January 2, 2013, until September 23, 2014, divorcing due to irreconcilable differences. On September 23, 2014, the court held a default divorce hearing, during which Vandyke stated that he had prepared — subject to alterations made by Choi’s counsel — a Stipulation and Settlement Agreement (Agreement). The Agreement provided for alimony in the form of 19 payments of $1,500 a month to Choi. Commencement of…