Hooker v. Hooker
Where action was properly started for separation from room and board, amendment to divorce after residency was fulfilled was proper.
Where action was properly started for separation from room and board, amendment to divorce after residency was fulfilled was proper.
If no jurisdiction existed due to lack of residency at time of commencement, defect cannot be corrected by amending at a later date when residency requirement is fulfilled.
(1) Finding of residency affirmed based upon statement that wife intended to make Wisconsin her permanent residence, filed tax returns, maintained a Wisconsin driver’s license and bank accounts.