Marriage of Stoneman v. Drollinger

64 P.3d 997 (2003)

2003 MT 25

In re the Marriage of Mark J. STONEMAN, Petitioner and Respondent,

v.

Ruth L. DROLLINGER, Respondent and Appellant.

No. 01-739.

Supreme Court of Montana.

Heard October 15, 2002.

Submitted October 29, 2002.

Decided February 18, 2003.

Michael S. Kakuk, Helena, Montana, For Appellant.

Karl Knuchel, Livingston, Montana, For Respondent.

Patricia Novotny, Seattle, Washington; Shane P. Coleman, Dorsey & Whitney, Missoula Montana (Northwest Women's Law Center), For Amicus.

Justice JAMES C. NELSON delivered the Opinion of the Court.

¶ 1 Ruth L. Drollinger appeals the denial of her…