Watega v. Watega

OPINION

MATTHEWS, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

At issue in this case is whether the superi- or court erred when it authorized the sale of a divorcing couple’s home on motion of one party and over the objection of the other. We conclude that while courts do have the authority to permit the sale of property despite the objection of a party when a divorce is pending, that authority should be exercised sparingly and only for pressing reasons. Here, because no pressing reason existed, the superior court abused its discretion when it permitted the sale.

II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

Lesley and Craig Watega…