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In a filing dated September 19, 2023, in Cook County, Illinois, Michael McGovern has submitted a petition for the dissolution of his marriage to Jennifer McGovern. The couple married on October 6, 2001, and has four children. Three of their children have reached emancipation, while the youngest, Daniel, is currently 15 years old. The grounds for dissolution are attributed to “irreconcilable differences,” with no specific blame directed towards either party.
Michael McGovern seeks to be granted both temporary and permanent allocation of parental responsibilities for Daniel, indicating a preference for joint parenting if possible. The filing emphasizes Jennifer’s capability to provide suitable support for their child, given her able-bodied status. Michael states that he lacks sufficient resources to maintain a lifestyle commensurate with that enjoyed during the marriage for both himself and the minor child.
The petitioner also seeks an equitable division of substantial marital property, underscoring his significant contributions in both funds and services. While specific details regarding debts and maintenance are absent, the filing does stress the importance of a potential Marital Settlement Agreement, should one be reached between the parties.
The address of both the petitioner and respondent is Cook County, Illinois. The attorney representing the petitioner is from the firm Katz, Goldstein & Warren.
Quotes from the filing underscore the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage due to irreconcilable differences, and highlight Michael’s belief in the best interests of the minor child. It emphasizes Jennifer’s capacity to provide for their child in a manner reflective of their prior standard of living. The filing emphasizes the need for statutory support from Jennifer to maintain the lifestyle enjoyed during the marriage for both Michael and the child. This case promises to be significant in its potential impact on the allocation of parental responsibilities and division of marital assets.
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