Michael Lee Muza v. Dena Leann Muza

This appeal arises from the circuit court’s division of property in the judgment dissolving the marriage of Michael Muza (“Husband”) and Dena Muza (“Wife”). Wife contends the court erred in classifying the future proceeds from a pending lawsuit as marital property. Because Wife failed to appear at trial and did not present evidence to overcome the presumption of marital property, we find no error and affirm the judgment.

Factual and Procedural History

Husband and Wife were married on July 8, 2000. Two children were born of the marriage. On April 16, 2013, Husband filed a Petition for…