Wade v. Wade

CARLTON, J.,

for the Court.

FACTS

¶ 1. Frankie Wade, Jr. and Katina Wade were married in 1996 and separated in August 2005. One child, Kameshia, was born into the marriage on February 14, 1997. On November 15, 2005, Frankie filed a complaint in the Chancery Court of Forrest County seeking a divorce from Katina. A copy of the complaint and a summons were personally served upon Katina on the same day; however, no appearance or response was made within thirty days by either Katina or an attorney acting on her behalf. Consequently, Frankie obtained a final judgment of divorce on the ground of cruel…