Yaris v. Yaris

Jerald Yaris (“the former husband”) appeals the Final Judgment on Petition for Modification and Attorney Fees (“the Judgment”), arguing that the trial court abused its discretion by denying his motion for a continuance of the final hearing. We recognize the high degree of deference afforded to the trial court with respect to this type of discretionary decision, but must reverse because the former husband suffered an injustice as a result of the denial, the continuance was not requested as a dilatory tactic, and a delay would not have prejudiced the opposing party.

The former husband and Linda…