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Amanda Marie Chakides has initiated proceedings for the dissolution of her marriage to Cory Chakides, filing her petition in St. Charles County, Missouri, on February 1, 2026. The petition, which was submitted to the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court, seeks the formal end of the couple’s marriage, citing that it is irretrievably broken. Both parties have been residents of Missouri for more than ninety days prior to the filing, fulfilling the state’s residency requirements.
The couple, who married in St. Louis County on November 26, 2008, has three children. Amanda Chakides seeks sole legal custody of the children, with joint physical custody and equal visitation rights granted to Cory Chakides, as outlined in her proposed parenting plan. No other individuals are involved in the custody or visitation arrangements, and both parties affirm they are capable of supporting themselves independently, without the need for spousal maintenance.
Additionally, the petition addresses the division of marital property and debts. Amanda Chakides has requested that the court equitably distribute these assets in accordance with Missouri law. Neither party is currently serving in the armed forces, and both are financially able to cover their respective legal fees.
As the legal process begins, the petition marks a significant transition for the parties involved, as they move forward with formalizing the dissolution of their marriage. While the road to finalizing the divorce may take time, the filing represents an early step in the broader journey toward personal and legal resolution, as well as the ongoing adjustments that come with such changes in family structure.
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