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The holiday season, often a time of warmth and togetherness, has marked a stark contrast for Christine Griffin, who finds herself navigating the emotional and legal complexities of her dissolution of marriage from Marc Griffin. In her petition filed on December 13, 2024, with Cook County Circuit Court, Christine outlines the painful breakdown of a union once filled with hope, now overshadowed by Marc’s severe alcoholism, which Christine claims contributed significantly to their irretrievable differences.
The Griffins, married for over a decade since June 1, 2013, have two children. As the holiday lights flicker outside, Christine, residing in Glenview, Illinois, faces the daunting task of raising their young ones, E.G. (8) and S.G. (4), with the support of her legal counsel at Aronberg Goldgehn Davis & Garmisa. The petition requests full decision-making authority regarding the children, highlighting concerns over Marc’s ability to provide adequate parenting due to his ongoing struggles with alcohol.
As she seeks a fair and equitable division of marital property, Christine, with limited financial resources, requests temporary and permanent child support, attorney’s fees, and a larger share of the marital estate—given Marc’s substantial earnings and recent job loss. Among her specific prayers is the sole ownership of their home, which, she argues, she has worked hard to maintain for the family’s benefit. In a season marked by family reunions, Christine’s petition reflects the painful pursuit of closure and stability for her children and herself.
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