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In a solemn legal filing that poignantly mirrors the intricate tapestry of human connections, Matthew D. Rose and Laura D. Rose formally commenced the dissolution of their marriage within St. Louis County’s jurisdiction on September 25, 2023. Their shared abode, 1019 S. McKnight Road, St. Louis, Missouri 63117, bore witness to this momentous decision. The filing marked a significant juncture of  ultimately signifying the culmination of a marital odyssey that first set sail on November 17, 2012.

The reasons cited for the dissolution are grounded in the belief that “the marriage is irretrievably broken,” pointing to irreconcilable differences without assigning blame to either party. Matthew’s list of prayers includes the dissolution of the marriage itself, with no request for maintenance to be awarded to either party. He emphasizes the separation of non-marital assets to each respective party, along with the option of approving any Marital Settlement Agreement the parties may enter into. Alternatively, he seeks the court’s intervention in achieving a fair and equitable division of marital property and debts.

Gerald W. Linnenbringer of Linnenbringer Law serves as Matthew’s legal counsel throughout this process.

Notably, there are no unemancipated children involved in this divorce, eliminating the need for child support, sole responsibility of children, or parental decision-making considerations. However, the filing does acknowledge that both parties own non-marital assets and have accumulated property and obligations during the marriage. Matthew’s request is clear: he seeks the court’s intervention in making a fair and equitable division of marital property and debts, whether through an approved Marital Settlement Agreement or a court decision.

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