In re Marriage of Braje

This is an appeal by Madelyn Braje from an order of the circuit court of McHenry County which awarded custody of two minor children to Thomas Braje.

On June 26,1979, a judgment for dissolution of marriage was entered in favor of Madelyn and Thomas Braje. Pursuant to the marital settlement agreement, incorporated by reference into the dissolution judgment, Madelyn Braje was awarded sole care, custody and control of education of the couple’s minor children, Kimberly, age 9, and Brian, age 7.

On August 30, 1979, Madelyn Braje filed an emergency petition alleging that Thomas Braje had absconded…