Raymond v. Raymond

SAM Bird, Judge.

The issue in this divorce case is whether Diane Raymond effectively entered her appearance by signing a “Conditional Reconciliation Agreement.” We hold that the chancellor’s decision was not clearly erroneous, and we affirm.

The Raymonds were married in 1988. During the course of the marriage, Diane became an alcoholic and drug abuser. On December 30, 1996, Daniel Raymond filed for divorce. A decree of divorce was entered on May 12, 1997. No appeal was taken. On March 5, 1999, Diane filed a petition to set aside the divorce decree on the grounds that she was not served with…