Atkinson v. Atkinson

The marriage of John F. Atkinson (Jeff) and Janet R. Atkinson (Janet) was dissolved by the circuit court of Cook County on October 5, 1978. On January 25, 1979, the trial court awarded custody of the two daughters, ages 8 and 6, to Janet with liberal visitation to Jeff and reserved the question of specific visitation, child support, property division, and assessment of fees and costs. Jeff filed an appeal from this order on February 13,1979, specifying the issue of custody. On March 26, 1979, the court awarded the marital home to Janet and made certain dispositions of property. On June…