In Re Marriage of Pedersen

Appellant John Pedersen appeals the order of the circuit court of Sangamon County denying his petition to terminate maintenance paid by him to appellee Michal McCloskey Pedersen. We affirm.

Appellant and appellee were married August 27, 1975. They adopted a daughter, Christopher Penny Pedersen, during the marriage. A judgment for dissolution of marriage was entered on May 1, 1987, pursuant to a marital settlement agreement. The agreement stated the following in regard to maintenance:

“D. That it has been agreed between the parties that the sum of One Thousand ($1,000) Dollars be paid each month…