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Elizabeth A. McCrary has taken a decisive step to dissolve her marriage, filing a petition for dissolution on March 17, 2025, in the Circuit Court of St. Louis City. Represented by attorney Amy Rebecca Johnson of Paule, Camazine & Blumenthal, McCrary asserts that her marriage to Michael J. Gornick is irretrievably broken, leaving no viable path forward.
Married on March 12, 2005, in Yavapai County, Arizona, the couple’s relationship has now reached an impasse. While they remain under the same roof, their union effectively ended on January 9, 2025. Their two seven-year-old children have resided with both parents for the past five years, though no formal custody arrangement has been established. McCrary requests joint legal and joint physical custody with a structured visitation schedule to ensure stability for the children.
Financial concerns weigh heavily in the petition. McCrary, currently unemployed, contends that she lacks sufficient means to sustain herself and is seeking maintenance from Gornick. Additionally, she requests child support, retroactive to the filing date, to ensure the children’s needs are met. She also asks the court to compel Gornick to contribute to her attorney’s fees, litigation expenses, and court costs, citing his stable employment and financial resources.
With marital assets and debts to be divided, the case now moves into the judicial process, where the court will determine the fate of McCrary’s requests. The coming proceedings will shape not only the financial landscape of both parties but also the future living arrangements of their children.
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