HARTLEY v. HARTLEY


435 A.2d 1052 (1981)

David E. HARTLEY, Petitioner, v. Denise T. HARTLEY, Respondent.

Family Court of Delaware, New Castle County.

Decided July 14, 1981.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Kenneth F. Carmine, Wilmington, for petitioner.

David C. Carrad, Wilmington, for respondent.


GALLAGHER, Judge.

The court faces an unusual question. On June 25, 1981, an order was entered granting respondent's motion to vacate an uncontested divorce decree, and allowing her 20 days to file a motion or responsive pleading and to seek ancillary relief. On June 29, 1981, petitioner served upon respondent, and filed with the court, notice that he had voluntarily dismissed the divorce petition. Within the next two hours...

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