Gummels v. Gummels

CLEMENS, Presiding Judge.

Plaintiff-wife Sharon Gummels sued to dissolve her marriage to defendant William Gummels. She asserted and he denied under oath that their marriage of eight years was irretrievably broken. After trial the court so found and decreed the marriage dissolved.

Defendant-husband appeals, contending only that considering all relevant factors, including the prospect of reconciliation, the evidence did not warrant a finding under § 452.320 2.(l)(b), RSMo. that he had behaved in such a way that his wife cannot reasonably be expected to live with him. We note that statute refers…