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After seven years of marriage, Stephenie J. Buzzetta seeks to sever ties with her husband, Vito J. Buzzetta, by filing for a dissolution of marriage on November 8, 2024, in St. Louis County, Missouri. Their union, which began in a ceremony on September 20, 2017, has faced irreparable strain, culminating in a separation on October 1, 2024. In her petition, Stephenie asserts that the marriage is irretrievably broken, with no possibility of reconciliation.
A key element of the case is the custody of their child, born prior to their marriage. Stephenie requests sole legal and physical custody of the child due to Vito’s erratic behavior, including neglect and substance abuse issues, citing that these factors jeopardize the child’s well-being. In her petition, she seeks supervised visitation for Vito. The matter of child support and maintenance is also on the table, with Stephenie stating that she lacks the financial resources to support herself and her child, while Vito, employed with substantial income, is capable of meeting these needs.
Represented by Kelly Bolan Chevalier of Chevalier Law, Stephenie also requests a fair division of marital property and debts, as well as attorney’s fees, which she asserts Vito should cover due to his financial capacity. This case reflects not just a breakdown of a relationship but also a mother’s fight for stability and protection for her child in the face of troubling circumstances.
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