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In a legal saga unfolding amidst the heartlands of Missouri and the bayous of Louisiana, Rebecca L. Praiswater and David T. Praiswater confront the dissolution of their union, marked by irreconcilable differences. Filed on February 6, 2024, in Jackson County, Missouri, their petition unveils a matrimonial journey spanning nearly six decades, commencing on December 19, 1964.

Their bond, once a cornerstone of their lives, has succumbed to the weight of irretrievable brokenness, with neither party seeking to allocate blame. Two children, born of their enduring commitment, have since traversed into emancipation, freeing the couple from the obligations of parental responsibilities.

Represented by Attorney Paul D. Blackman, Rebecca L. Praiswater embarks on a quest for dissolution, seeking the court’s approval for the division of marital property and debt, already accomplished with fairness and equity. The costs of legal action, she requests, should fall under her purview, paving the way for a swift resolution devoid of financial entanglements.

Their petition reverberates with the echoes of a separation long foreseen, dating back to May 2006, when the parties chose divergent paths. Despite the passage of time, their commitment to an amicable resolution remains steadfast, with neither party demanding maintenance nor seeking sole responsibility for their emancipated children.

The couple’s pre-existing agreement on the equitable distribution of property and debts underscores their shared commitment to closure, leaving nothing for the courts to divide. Their journey, fraught with complexities and emotional reckonings, finds its denouement in the quiet halls of legal arbitration, where their shared history converges with the imperative of individual autonomy.

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