Cosby v. Cosby

OPINION

MARY K. HOFF, Judge.

John D. Cosby, Jr. (Husband) appeals from the trial court’s judgment entered in his dissolution of marriage action with Barbara N. Cosby (Wife). Husband argues trial court error in striking his pleadings under Rule 61.01. We affirm, in part, and reverse and remand, in part, for further proceedings.

Factual and Procedural Background

The parties were married in March 2003 and separated seven months later. Husband filed a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (Petition) in October 2003, to which Wife filed an answer and a Cross-Petition for Dissolution of Marriage…