In re Marriage of Pagano

This is an appeal by petitioner, Janet Pagano, from the denial of a section 2 — 1401 petition to vacate an order for attorney fees awarded to Rinella & Rinella, Ltd. (Rinella). Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 110, par. 2 — 1401 (formerly section 72 of the Civil Practice Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, ch. 110, par. 72)).

On appeal, petitioner contends that (1) the trial court lacked subject matter jurisdiction to enter fee awards in the absence of any pleading to seek such awards; (2) Rinella did not have standing in the absence of a fee petition; (3) petitioner was entitled to relief pursuant to section…