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A dissolution of marriage case has been filed in Jackson County, Missouri, by the petitioner (whose address is confidential) against Cortezz Hughes. The couple was married on June 5, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada, and separated on April 14, 2024. The petitioner, represented by Megan M. Tunget of Legal Aid of Western Missouri, asserts that the marriage is irretrievably broken and seeks the dissolution of the union due to a pattern of domestic violence inflicted by the respondent throughout their marriage.
The petitioner has requested that her address remain confidential, citing concerns for her safety. No children were born or adopted during the marriage, but the petitioner has custody of a minor child from a previous relationship, currently residing with her in Jackson County, Missouri.
Additionally, the petitioner asks the court for a fair division of marital property and debts, taking into account the respondent’s alleged marital misconduct. She further seeks an order that neither party pay maintenance and requests a waiver of all court costs and fees due to her financial inability.
This case underscores the complexities of dissolving marriages marred by domestic abuse, with the petitioner invoking statutory protections to safeguard her well-being while ensuring a just resolution regarding shared assets and liabilities.
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