Carmen R. Mitchim, Petitioner v. Charles F. Mitchim, Respondent

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court reversed the trial court and Court of Civil Appeals and remanded for a new trial, holding that the Arizona divorce decree awarding alimony, attorney's fees, and costs is enforceable in Texas because the Arizona court had personal jurisdiction over the nonresident respondent. The Court also clarified that the burden of proving lack of jurisdiction rests on the respondent.