In Re the Marriage of Ways

Respondent below, Lydia S. Ways, seeks review by writ of certiorari of an order of the Superior Court for Kitsap County, Washington, denying respondent’s motion to dismiss a petition for dissolution of marriage on the ground the court lacked jurisdiction to entertain it.

Petitioner below, Raymond A. Ways, is a member of the United States Navy on active military duty. In October 1973, pursuant to orders, petitioner reported aboard the USS Enterprise, an aircraft carrier, then undergoing repairs at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, Washington. Petitioner remained aboard the USS…