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The quiet unraveling of a nearly two-decade marriage has reached the courtroom in St. Louis County, Missouri. On November 26, 2024, Dorothy L. Carlin filed a petition for dissolution of marriage against her husband, Michael G. Carlin Jr., citing that their union, solemnized on April 23, 2005, has become irretrievably broken. Represented by Erin E. Rathjen-Decker of Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C., Dorothy asserts that no possibility of reconciliation remains.
The couple, long-time residents of Missouri, separated earlier this year on January 15, after 19 years of marriage. They share two minor children and, notably, have mutually agreed upon joint legal and physical custody arrangements, prioritizing their children’s welfare amidst the separation. The petition further states that neither party seeks maintenance from the other, as both are financially independent.
Dorothy has requested an equitable division of the marital assets and debts, ensuring fairness in the process. The filing reveals no disputes over custody, visitation, or external claims involving the children, reflecting a cooperative approach to the dissolution.
What started with shared vows in St. Louis County has now returned to the jurisdiction of its courts, where Dorothy and Michael aim to conclude their chapter with civility and mutual respect. The court will deliberate on the division of property, custody arrangements, and the official dissolution of their marriage in the weeks ahead.
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