Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District / Jun 4, 2019
Laura Collins vs. Melvin Collins
Melvin Collins appealed the dissolution of his marriage to Laura Collins, challenging the trial court's decisions on attorney withdrawal, denial of continuance, the validity of an amended judgment, division of marital property, and an award of attorney's fees to Wife. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's amended judgment. It found no abuse of discretion in the procedural rulings or the characterization and valuation of marital assets, and upheld the award of attorney's fees based on Husband's conduct during litigation.