In re Marriage of Fiechtner v. Fiechtner - Divorce Appeal
Summary
Washington Court of Appeals Division III issued an opinion in the Fiechtner divorce appeal (Docket 40669-5) on March 31, 2026. The appeal concerns the Spokane Superior Court's judgment in dissolution proceedings (Case No. 22-3-02302-1, filed August 21, 2024). Both parties appeared pro se before the appellate court.
What changed
The Washington Court of Appeals Division III issued its opinion in In re Marriage of Fiechtner v. Fiechtner (Docket 40669-5), reviewing the Spokane Superior Court's dissolution judgment. The three-judge panel (Author: Tyson Hill; Concurring: Lawrence-Berrey, Cooney) addressed issues of property division, debt allocation, or other matters contested by the parties. The underlying Superior Court matter (Case No. 22-3-02302-1) was decided by Judge Marla L. Polin on August 21, 2024.
This appellate opinion affects the immediate parties to the marriage. Family law practitioners in Washington should monitor for precedent on issues addressed. The opinion may be cited per GR 14.1(a) once final. Parties appearing pro se before the appellate court retained their respective positions on appeal.
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DO NOT CITE. SEE GR 14.1(a).
Court of Appeals Division III
State of Washington
Opinion Information Sheet
| Docket Number: | 40669-5 |
| Title of Case: | In the Matter of the Marriage of: Melissa Carol Fiechtner & Larry Lee Fiechtner |
| File Date: | 03/31/2026 |
SOURCE OF APPEAL
| Appeal from Spokane Superior Court | |
| Docket No: | 22-3-02302-1 |
| Judgment or order under review | |
| Date filed: | 08/21/2024 |
| Judge signing: | Honorable Marla L. Polin |
JUDGES
| Authored by | Tyson Hill |
| Concurring: | Robert Lawrence-Berrey |
| | John Cooney |
COUNSEL OF RECORD
| Counsel for Appellant(s) | |
| | Larry Lee Fiechtner (Appearing Pro Se) |
| | 3624 W. Heroy |
| | Spokane, WA, 99205 |
| Counsel for Respondent(s) | |
| | Melissa Carol Fiechtner (Appearing Pro Se) |
| | 8529 West Larch |
| | Rathdrum, ID, 83858 |
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