In Re Marriage of Pillot

This is a consolidated appeal brought by respondent, Ralph Pillot, from the judgment of dissolution of marriage entered in favor of petitioner, Dorothy Pillot, and intervener, Arlene Schwandt; the subsequent order reducing petitioner’s child-support payments and assessing intervenor’s attorney fees against respondent; and the order denying respondent’s petitions for reconsidering the distribution of assets. On appeal, respondent contends that: (1) the trial court erred by: (a) denying his motion for a continuance prior to commencement of trial, (b) refusing to allow respondent to contest the…