Marriage of Levine v. Schmidt

Karen T. Schmidt (“Wife”) appeals the judgment that dissolved her marriage to Charles M. Levine (“Husband”). On the day the case was to be tried, the parties engaged in a six-hour negotiation that resulted in a separation agreement. In presenting their agreement to the trial court for its approval, the parties submitted a “Joint Form DR-1” (“DR-1”) that detailed the proposed distribution of their assets and liabilities. Husband and Wife each testified that the DR-1 accurately represented the terms of the settlement agreement. The trial court approved the agreement and incorporated it into its…