In re Marriage of Allcock

Petitioner Ila Allcock filed a motion for reconsideration of an order denying her request for attorney fees incurred in a pending appeal. Respondent John Allcock responded with a special appearance. After a hearing on the merits of these two pleadings, the circuit court of Tazewell County found it had jurisdiction and awarded the attorney fees.

An appeal from the principal cause in this action was taken by respondent in 1981. On December 21 of that year, the trial court heard evidence of his financial status. On February 10, 1982, the court heard evidence of petitioner’s financial status and…