In Re the Marriage of Hunt

In this matrimonial action the trial court sustained the wife’s motion for relief from judgment, filed under K.S.A. 60-260(b), set aside its original maintenance order to the wife of $200.00 per month, and replaced it with an order of $400.00 per month for three years, subject to review and possible continuation. The husband appeals, claiming primarily that the court had no authority to enter the order, or alternatively abused its discretion in doing so.

The procedural history and the trial court’s rationale are set forth in a comprehensive opinion which we adopt. In addition to the facts set…