In Re Marriage of Nicks

The respondent, John Nicks (John), appeals from portions of a judgment for dissolution of marriage entered by the circuit court of Sangamon County on June 24, 1986, and modified on January 6, 1988. Respondent contends the trial court abused its discretion in awarding the petitioner, Ernestine Nicks (Ernestine), (1) certain property which was inherited by respondent, but held by the parties in joint tenancy and (2) maintenance of $200 per month for 36 months. We affirm in part and vacate and remand in part.

After 20 years of marriage, Ernestine filed a petition for dissolution of marriage on…