Bell v. Bell

MILLER, Chief Justice.

Steve Bell appeals the circuit court’s judgment, divorce decree and denial of his motion to reopen. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.

FACTS

Steve and Paulette were married April 22, 1972, at Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and have lived there throughout most of their marriage. Three children were born to the marriage: Bradley, on May 17, 1973; Robin, on March 31, 1975; and Travis, on April 14, 1980. The parties are each thirty-nine years old.

Steve has a high school education. Prior to the marriage of the parties, Steve had been employed at American Freight in…