Carlson v. Carlson

OPINION

The parties entered into a property settlement which was incorporated into their divorce decree. Thereafter, appellant Gertrude Carlson (“Trudy”) moved for relief from the judgment pursuant to NRCP 60(b). The domestic relations referee recommended that said relief be granted. Respondent Austin Carlson (“Austin”) objected to the referee’s report, and the district court vacated the referee’s findings and recommendations. For the reasons discussed herein, we reverse.

FACTS

After twenty-five years of marriage, Trudy and Austin were divorced in August of 1990. Austin was employed by Kaiser…