Burgard v. Burgard

[¶ 28] I respectfully dissent.

[¶ 29] This is a troubling case.

[¶ 30] The father, Dammon Burgard, had been actively participating in court-ordered mediation. The mother, Kira Burgard, was represented by counsel. The father, who was self-represented, had moved for and been granted additional time to file an answer. Although a settlement agreement resolving all issues had been signed by both parties, the mother “voided” the settlement agreement. Though she may have had good reason to do so, it is undisputed that the last of the three mediation sessions was on April 3, leaving the father only…