Nardini v. Nardini

The marriage between Dewey Nardini, Jr. (Husband) and Marian Nardini (Wife) was dissolved by a final judgment entered on October 25, 2011. Wife was awarded $300 per month as maintenance retroactive to January 21, 2009. On appeal, Husband argues that Wife should not have been awarded maintenance prior to the entry date of the October 2011 judgment. We agree. The portion of the judgment awarding Wife retroactive maintenance is reversed.

In 2006, Husband filed a petition requesting dissolution of the parties’ mar*304riage. Wife filed a counter-petition. After Husband dismissed his petition, Wife’s…