Marriage of Beavers, Matter Of

DODSON, Justice.

In this action, David N. Beavers is the appellant and Lois D. Beavers is the appel-lee. The record shows that Lois filed an action for divorce on 5 September 1979. In November of 1979, David answered by a general denial. On 6 August 1980, David filed a cross-action for divorce. On 26 February 1981, the action was called for trial before the court without a jury. After both parties announced ready, Lois’ attorney announced to the court that the parties had reached a settlement on the action. After hearing testimony from each party, the court rendered judgment in open court…