Reynolds v. Reynolds

HOLLAND, Justice:

On or about June 7, 1989, the petitioner-appellee, Alma C. Reynolds (“the Wife”), filed a petition for divorce from the respondent-appellant, John J. Reynolds (“the Husband”). An uncontested divorce hearing was held February 8, 1990. The Family Court entered a final divorce decree on February 26, 1990 and retained ancillary jurisdiction.

On May 18, 1990, the Wife filed a motion to dismiss the Husband’s request for ancillary relief. The motion alleged that, since the Husband alone had requested ancillary relief, the Husband was obligated under Rule 16(c)(1) to file a completed…