Meares v. Meares

HOLMES, Judge.

The trial court refused to set aside a divorce decree obtained by default. The husband appeals and we affirm.

The wife filed for divorce in the Circuit Court of DeKalb County in April, 1982. The husband could not be found, necessitating service by publication. The husband *579failed to make an appearance or otherwise defend. On August 3, 1982, the learned trial judge signed a final decree divorcing the parties. There was no entry of default prior to the final decree nor were any affidavits filed pursuant to rule 55, A.R.Civ.P.

Thereafter, the husband petitioned the trial court to set…