In re Marriage of Guntren

The petitioner, Ruth Guntren, and the respondent Frank Guntren, were married in Jersey County, Illinois, on April 27, 1979. Both had been previously married and divorced. As a result of her prior marriage the petitioner received $400 per month in child support and $15,000 per year maintenance. She was a registered nurse. The respondent was an insurance agent.

On December 9, 1983, the petitioner filed a petition for dissolution of the marriage. Respondent thereafter filed an answer and counter-petition for dissolution. At the time the petition was filed, petitioner was 52 years of age and…