In re the Marriage of Howell-Hooyman

Husband appeals from a judgment of dissolution. At issue were child custody, visitation, child support, property valuation and division and attorney fees. Wife appeared through counsel, and husband represented himself. The trial court ended the trial before husband completed his cross-examination of wife and before he presented his case-in-chief. We review for abuse of discretion, and reverse and remand.

This case has had several hearings in the trial court before the same judge on related matters. The trial court had scheduled the dissolution trial for one day. It began at about 9:30 a.m., at…