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Deborah G. Rawls-Opatz has filed for divorce from Erik Opatz, citing an irretrievably broken marriage after 23 years together. Married on April 8, 2001, the couple officially separated on May 1, 2024, and filed for dissolution of marriage on August 23, 2024, in St. Charles County, Missouri. According to the petition, the couple has no unemancipated children. Both parties own separate property, and there is a marital estate that includes property and debts accumulated during their marriage. Neither Deborah nor Erik is seeking maintenance, indicating a mutual agreement on that front. Deborah requests that the court either approve any Marital Settlement Agreement they reach or, failing that, divide their marital assets and debts fairly and equitably.
The petition also highlights that neither party is a member of the Armed Forces and that Missouri has jurisdiction over the case. The legal proceedings are being handled by Attorney Gerald W. Linnenbringer of Linnenbringer Law, who represents Deborah. The petition sets the stage for what appears to be a straightforward dissolution, with both parties seeking to resolve the matter without contentious disputes. As the case progresses, the focus will likely be on ensuring that any division of assets and debts is deemed just by the court, with the possibility of a Marital Settlement Agreement smoothing the way for an uncontested divorce.
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