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Represented by the legal expertise of Ron A. Swick of Swick Law Firm, Christina A. Adams has formally petitioned for the dissolution of her marriage to Lucas P. Adams in the 11th Judicial Circuit Court of St. Charles County, Missouri. Married on June 29, 2012, in St. Charles, the couple has been emotionally separated since February 14, 2022. Christina and Lucas continue to reside together, though their marriage is described as irretrievably broken.

Christina, a resident of O’Fallon, Missouri, asserts that she and Lucas have been Missouri residents for over 90 days before filing. Both parties are currently employed and neither is an active member of the U.S. Armed Forces. The couple shares two minor children, whose best interests Christina believes would be served by granting her sole legal and physical custody, with Lucas receiving reasonable visitation rights.

Christina has requested the equitable division of marital property and debts, as well as the setting aside of her separate property. She also seeks child support and maintenance from Lucas, retroactive to the filing date, arguing that both parties are capable of supporting themselves and contributing to the children’s care. Additionally, Christina has requested that Lucas contribute to her attorney’s fees.

This petition marks the second time Christina has sought a dissolution, with a previous filing in 2020 dismissed without service. Christina affirms that no other proceedings concerning custody or visitation have taken place, and she is unaware of any other claims to custody or visitation rights regarding the children.

Christina’s plea is for the court to dissolve the marriage, award her custody of the children, determine a fair child support amount, and approve any marital settlement agreement entered into by the parties.

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