Smith v. Smith

NUGENT, Judge.

Robert Smith appeals from the trial court’s grant to his wife, Judy Smith, of maintenance in gross and attorney’s fees in this dissolution action. He alleges that he was denied due process of law when the court entered judgment for maintenance and attorney’s fees without notice and hearing after taking the matters under advisement and that there was a lack of evidence to support the award. We affirm.

In 1980, Mrs. Smith filed a petition for dissolution of her marriage with Mr. Smith. A trial was conducted before the court. Mr. Smith testified that he was employed as a railroad…