Pruett v. Pruett

DANIEL E. SCOTT, Presiding Judge.

Wife 1 appeals from a judgment dissolving her marriage. She complains that the trial court struck her pleadings and kept her from offering evidence of her alleged need for maintenance. She also challenges an order for forced sale of her home unless she refinances within 60 days. The latter point has merit. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand with directions.

Point I — Striking Pleadings/Precluding Maintenance Evidence

Husband petitioned for dissolution and Wife answered, seeking maintenance, in late 2005. In early 2006, Husband served initial…