Biggers v. Biggers

On September 10, 1982, Karen Biggers, petitioner in the trial court and respondent here, instituted this action for dissolution of her marriage to Philip Biggers, respondent in the trial court and appellant here. In addition to seeking dissolution of the marriage, Karen sought principal custody of the two children born of the marriage, an award of child support, and her attorney’s fees.

On August 6, 1982, unknown to Karen, Philip filed a divorce action in Arkansas and sought custody of the two children. The Arkansas trial court entered its decree dissolving the marriage and awarding custody of…