Lallier v. Lallier

SHERRI B. SULLIVAN, Judge.

Introduction

Bruce Lallier (Father) appeals from a default judgment dissolving Father’s mar riage to Felicity Ann Lallier (Mother) and awarding Mother custody of the parties’ two children. Father argues that the trial court did not have jurisdiction to enter the judgment. We affirm in part and remand with directions in part.

Factual and Procedural Background

Father and Mother were married in October 1996 in New Zealand. The parties separated in January 2005. Two children (Children) were born of the marriage in March 1997 and November 1998. On January 26, 2005, Mother…