In Re Marriage of Underwood

Petitioner-counterrespondent Stephen A. Underwood (Stephen) appeals from the judgment of the circuit court of Champaign County dissolving his marriage to respondent-counterpetitioner Kimberly A. Underwood (Kimberly). The only issue on appeal is whether the award to Kimberly of $250 per month maintenance for six years amounted to an abuse of discretion. We affirm.

Only those facts necessary to an understanding of this court’s disposition will be discussed. The factors to be considered in determining an award of maintenance are set forth in sections 504(a)(1) through (a) (12) of the Illinois…