Durkin v. Durkin

In this appeal from the judgment of dissolution of his marriage, the defendant claims that the trial court improperly (1) found him at fault for the breakdown of the marriage, (2) ordered him to pay periodic alimony for eight years and (3) awarded the plaintiff an interest in his retirement benefits.

While the appeal was pending, the trial court issued a postjudgment order awarding the plaintiff counsel fees to defend the appeal. The defendant amended his appeal to add claims that the trial court improperly (4) failed to hold a meaningful hearing on the plaintiffs motion for appellate counsel…