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Mahogany R. Batiste, represented by Meagan P. Shanahan of Legal Aid of Western Missouri, has filed for the dissolution of her 10-year marriage to Stanley Eugene Ellis in Jackson County, Missouri, on October 7, 2024. The couple separated in January 2023. Batiste cites irretrievable breakdown, highlighting a pattern of domestic violence by Ellis throughout the marriage. The petitioner references a 2021 full order of protection against Ellis, which allowed him limited visitation with their four children, three of whom were born during the marriage.
Batiste is seeking sole legal custody and joint physical custody, with her address designated for educational purposes. She also requests child support, retroactive to the petition filing date, and seeks financial assistance for medical expenses and a fair division of marital property and debts. Batiste asks the court to take into account Ellis’s marital misconduct when dividing assets and liabilities. Additionally, she petitions for maintenance, citing her limited income, in contrast to Ellis’s higher earning capacity.
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