Speer v. Quinlan

McQUADE, Justice.

Raymond G. Speer, appellant and petitioner for the writ of prohibition, and Olive J. Speer, respondent, were married in Seattle, Washington, in April, 1949. Four *121children were born of the marriage: Gary, born September 24, 1951; Paul, born October 10, 1952; Neal, born November 21, 1953 (now married) and Lorraine, born July 5, 1957. Because of increasing marital difficulties, the parties separated in November, 1970. In January, 1971, Raymond Speer commenced an action against Mrs. Speer for divorce. She counter-claimed requesting a divorce and an equitable division of the…