In re the Marriage of Robinson

¶1 — Subject matter jurisdiction in dissolution proceedings exists if one of the parties is a resident of Washington during the proceedings. Residence is domicile in fact and intent to reside presently in Washington.

¶2 Here, by their own statements, neither Douglas nor Juraluck Robinson resided, or intended to reside, in Washington at the filing or during the pendency of the dissolution. Therefore, the trial court lacked subject matter jurisdiction. We reverse the denial of the motion to vacate the dissolution and vacate the dissolution decree.

FACTS

¶3 Douglas and Juraluck Robinson married on…