Marriage of Yi Ning Ma v. Mei Fang Ma

OPINION

KLAPHAKE, Judge.

Appellant Yi Ning Ma challenges the trial court’s refusal to vacate the parties’ dissolution stipulation. Although he petitioned for the dissolution, appellant now contends there is no marriage to dissolve because the parties’ marriage in the People’s Republic of China is not valid under Minnesota law. Appellant also argues the court erred by awarding respondent Mei Fang Ma a lien against his interest in property held in joint tenancy with persons not parties to the dissolution action. We affirm, and award attorney fees to respondent.

FACTS

Both parties are natives of the…