In the Matter of Robert Kempton & Peggy Kempton
Annotate this CasePetitioner Robert Kempton appealed, and respondent Peggy Kempton cross-appealed their final divorce decree. Petitioner argued that the trial court erred by denying his request for a fault-based divorce. He also challenged the trial court's alimony award and property distribution. In her cross-appeal, respondent also challenged the trial court's alimony award and property distribution. In addition, she argued that the trial court violated her constitutional right to due process by denying her request for a continuance and "forc[ing] her to appear at the parties' two[-]day divorce trial by telephone." Finding no reversible error, the Supreme Court affirmed.
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