In re Marriage of Waddick

This appeal arises from proceedings in the circuit court of Kane County for the dissolution of the marriage of petitioner, David Michael Waddick, and respondent, Dawn Marie Waddick. Dawn argues on appeal that the trial court placed too low a value on an item of marital property — a two-unit apartment building — that was awarded to David. We do not address the issue, however, because we conclude that this appeal must be dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.

David filed his petition for dissolution of marriage on May 3, 2003, and the matter proceeded to a bench trial that concluded on September…