In re Marriage of Kelso

Petitioner appeals from an order granting respondent’s motion to quash service of process in a dissolution of marriage action. Petitioner contends that the circuit court erred in ruling that it lacked personal jurisdiction over respondent. For the reasons hereinafter set forth, we reverse the order quashing service of process and remand the cause to the circuit court for further proceedings.

On December 30, 1987, petitioner, Thomas R. Kelso, a resident of Illinois, filed an action in the circuit court of Cook County for dissolution of his marriage to respondent, Tañe L. Kelso, who is presently…