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A marriage that began with a ceremony in Johnson County, Kansas, has reached its legal end in Missouri. On March 17, 2025, Sarah A. Oates filed a petition for dissolution of marriage in Jackson County, asserting that the union with Sandy James Oates III is irretrievably broken. Represented by Crissy Del Percio of CDP Law KC LLC, Sarah declares that she and Sandy have been living apart and that there is no viable path to reconciliation. The filing comes with an added layer of complexity: the respondent’s whereabouts are unknown, necessitating service by publication.
While the marriage produced no children, Sarah’s petition addresses the division of marital assets and debts, emphasizing that the court should weigh Sandy’s alleged marital misconduct in determining a fair distribution. She also asserts that certain assets remain her separate property and requests that any potential Marital Settlement Agreement be deemed conscionable by the court. If no agreement exists, she asks for a judicial ruling to ensure an equitable division.
Financial concerns further shape the petition. Sarah states she lacks sufficient funds to cover the costs of legal proceedings and requests that Sandy, whom she describes as gainfully employed and capable of financial support, be ordered to pay her attorney’s fees and court costs. The case now awaits judicial review, marking the latest chapter in a marriage that Sarah contends cannot and should not continue.
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