In Re Marriage of Cecil

On October 5, 1988, the circuit court of Tazewell County entered a judgment dissolving the marriage of petitioner Ray Cecil and respondent Kay Cecil. On September 26, 1989, the court, following a hearing, entered a property division order. Petitioner now appeals, alleging the court improperly restricted his evidence and that the property was not divided in just proportions. We agree and reverse.

On February 16, 1985, the parties were married. On June 28, 1988, petitioner filed the original petition seeking a dissolution of marriage. On October 5, 1988, the matter was bifurcated by agreement,…