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In a petition filed on September 10, 2024, Arnold Graham seeks to dissolve his marriage to Lanyea Garrett after less than a year. The couple, married on September 22, 2023, now faces irreconcilable differences leading to the irretrievable breakdown of their relationship, having lived separately since January 1, 2023. Arnold, represented by Larimer Law LLC, through attorney Angela Larimer, asks the Cook County Circuit Court to dissolve the marriage under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act.
The couple, both employed and financially independent, have no children and no outstanding issues of spousal support. Arnold, a 54-year-old bus operator, and Lanyea, a 56-year-old hospital biller, are requesting an equitable division of their marital property, which includes real estate, vehicles, and financial accounts. Both parties also possess non-marital property, which they request to retain individually. Arnold further asks that any marital debt be distributed equitably and that Lanyea be barred from seeking maintenance.
With no prior agreements and no other pending litigation, Arnold’s petition outlines a desire for a clean, fair resolution, with each party responsible for their own future financial stability and legal costs. The court will now weigh the division of assets, debts, and other relevant matters in finalizing the dissolution.
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