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The walls of a once-hopeful union in Cook County began to crumble on November 8, 2024, as a dissolution of marriage petition landed in court. Represented by Lee R. Zeidman of Zeidman & Carpenter PLLC, Sydney Platt brought her case forward, seeking to end her brief marriage to Jessica Striegel. The couple, both 26, had tied the knot on June 5, 2023, in Chicago, and within their year-long marriage welcomed a child born via sperm donation in September 2023.
Citing irreconcilable differences as the cause of the breakdown, Platt declared reconciliation efforts unworkable. Her petition requests joint decision-making authority over their child and asks the court to craft a parenting plan centered on the child’s best interests. She also seeks a fair division of marital property, adherence to the couple’s post-nuptial agreement, and confirmation of her non-marital assets.
With both parties described as capable parents, the petition emphasizes their shared commitment to their child’s well-being. It also highlights the petitioner’s request to address future college expenses when the time comes, provided their financial circumstances allow. No maintenance support is sought from Platt, though she requests statutory child support from Striegel.
This filing reflects not just the end of a marriage but an attempt to preserve stability and collaboration in parenting. Both parties are set to navigate this next chapter independently, shouldering their legal costs and responsibilities.
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