In Re Marriage of Mierlak

Respondent appeals from the denial of a section 72 petition in which respondent sought to vacate that portion of a judgment that awarded the marital home to the wife petitioner. Respondent raises the following issues for review: (1) whether the trial court erred in ordering conveyance of the property interest of a respondent in default; (2) whether the trial court erred in granting relief greater than the relief prayed for in the pleadings; (3) whether the trial court erred in failing to hear evidence and make findings with respect to the disposition of marital property; (4) whether failure…