In re Marriage of Divarco

Respondent, Joseph Gilleran (Husband), appeals from the trial court’s rulings on various petitions brought by Marilyn Divarco, f/k/a Marilyn Gilleran (Wife), against him for payment of arrearages of child support and for contribution towards the college expenses of their two children. The trial court found the Husband $23,490 in arrears on child support and entered orders directing him to contribute certain amounts towards the college expenses of both children.

The Husband and Wife were divorced in Cook County on July 31, 1973. The decree awarded the Wife custody of their two children, a son…