In Re Marriage of Murphy

John T. Murphy appeals from orders of the circuit court of Rock Island County, Illinois, pertaining to the award of maintenance, distribution of property, and award of attorney fees.

After nine years of marriage, John and Susan sought and obtained a dissolution of marriage. By agreement of the parties, custody of their two sons, age three and six, was awarded to Susan. The parties vigorously contested the division of property and allocation of support at the second half of the bifurcated hearing. However, a close examination of the record reveals that most of the facts and circumstances of the…