Dunkelis v. Aronoff CA1/4
This case tells a cautionary tale about the risks laypersons face when they undertake to represent themselves, the often contentious nature of litigation between ex-spouses, and the practical challenges to and limits on the trial courts’ ability to assist litigants (particularly those unrepresented by counsel) to resolve their disputes when they are unable or unwilling to do so on their own. Fortunately, although it is a long and unhappy story, it is one that we are now finally able to bring to a close with a comparatively happy (if greatly delayed) ending.
Appellant Diana Dunkelis appeals from an order denying her motion to enforce a settlement agreement. Subsequent developments that both parties agree are properly before us have substantially narrowed the parties’ dispute and simplified the relief to be granted on remand. We reverse the trial court’s ruling and remand with directions to order the parties to comply with their limited remaining obligations under the settleme
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