Powers v. Powers

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE STAMOS

delivered the opinion of the court:

This appeal arises from the action taken by the circuit court of Cook County, divorce division, upon the petition for increased child-support payments filed by Jeanine Louise Powers. Pursuant to a hearing on said petition the circuit court denied the relief sought by Ms. Powers.

On March 6, 1974, Mr. and Mrs. John Glenn Powers were divorced. Incorporated into the judgment of divorce was a detailed property settlement agreement. This agreement contained provisions regarding child custody, child support, alimony, property…