In Re the Marriage of Roberts

Opinion by

Judge ROTHENBERG.

Lori Jean Lipson (wife), formerly known as Lori J. Roberts, appeals from the order dismissing, for lack of jurisdiction, her motion to set aside the separation agreement reached with Michael J. Roberts (husband). Because we conclude the trial court has jurisdiction to rule on wife's motion, we reverse and remand for further proceedings.

I. Background

The parties married in June 2001. Husband filed a petition for legal separation in November 2004, and in March 2005, the court entered a decree of legal separation, which incorporated the parties' separation agreement.…