Epstein v. Epstein

OPINION

On December 19, 1994, respondent Ursula Alwine Epstein (“Ursula”) filed a complaint for divorce from appellant Edwin Alvin Epstein (“Edwin”). On January 31, 1995, in order to give Ursula and Edwin an opportunity to amicably resolve their differences, Ursula’s attorney, Michael P. Hambsch (“Hambsch”) sent a letter to Edwin, granting him an open-ended extension of time in which to answer. After Edwin and Ursula’s negotiations broke down, on March 17, 1995, Hambsch sent a letter to Edwin requesting that Edwin file an answer within twenty days to avoid having a default entered. This letter…