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Roberto Ramirez III, a resident of Chicago, filed for the dissolution of his marriage to Vanessa D. Ramirez on December 26, 2024, amid the holiday season. Their union, formed on August 9, 2009, has been mired in conflict, leading to their separation for over two years. In the filings, Ramirez emphasizes the irreconcilable differences that have led to an irretrievable breakdown of their relationship, outlining the consequences of a pending order of protection against him, which has restricted his access to their two children.

The couple’s children, aged eight and fifteen, are central in the requests made by Roberto, who seeks a liberal parenting schedule. He asserts his claim over the marital property—a family home in Whiting, Indiana—and proposes it be sold with the proceeds divided evenly. Notably, neither party is seeking spousal maintenance, reflecting a mutual desire to move forward independently.

The timing of this filing, just after Christmas, underscores the emotional complexities inherent in divorce proceedings, particularly around the holidays. As Roberto represents himself pro se in court, he remains focused on what he perceives as a fair resolution, emphasizing the best interests of their children throughout this legal maelstrom.

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