Lincoln v. Lincoln

The plaintiff-husband filed his complaint on or about May 12, 1971, seeking a divorce and the custody of minor children. The complaint, alleging that plaintiff had been a resident of the state of Ohio for more than one year and of Stark County for more than 90 days, was served on the defendant-wife, a resident of New York state, by certified mail, May 19, 1971.

An amended complaint was filed on or about November 10, 1971, but there is no proof of service thereupon.

On August 4, 1972, defendant — still a resident of the state of New York — filed her answer and counterclaim, requesting a divorce…