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After nearly four decades together, Thomas Joseph Butler and Rhonda Lois Butler are officially headed toward the end of their marriage. Their union, which began on November 28, 1986, will now dissolve following a petition filed by Thomas on November 21, 2024, in St. Louis County Circuit Court. Their separation in October 2024 marks the unraveling of what was once a long-lasting commitment, now deemed “irretrievably broken” by Thomas in his filing.
Both Thomas and Rhonda, now retired, had built a life together in St. Louis, raising three children who are all now emancipated. In their divorce petition, Thomas, through his attorney, seeks a fair and equitable division of their marital property, which includes various properties, household items, and loans that span several years. His request also includes an order for maintenance, reflecting the need for financial support moving forward, and he is adamant that the separation has left no hope for reconciliation.
Though the couple has already separated, the legal process must now untangle the shared assets and debts accumulated over 38 years of marriage. Thomas’s statement of property lists several real estate holdings, loans, and household goods, and though the division has yet to be finalized, both parties will have to navigate the court’s decision on equitable distribution. Their request to dissolve the marriage is a step toward finality, with the court expected to make a ruling soon on the terms of their separation and asset division.
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