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In a significant legal development, Lauren DeRaleau, represented by the Law Offices of Annette M. Fernholz, has initiated a petition for the dissolution of her marriage to Phillip Fitch, who is also gainfully employed. This legal action, filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois on August 22, 2023, stems from irreconcilable differences that have led to an irretrievable breakdown of the marital bond. Both individuals, aged 41, are longstanding residents of Cook County, Illinois. Lauren, employed as a market researcher, satisfies the prerequisite of a 90-day state residency preceding the filing, as stipulated by legal mandates.
Phillip Fitch, the respondent, serves as an arborist at Bartlett Tree Care Experts. Their marriage, initiated on September 7, 2013, in Lake Forest, Illinois, has been blessed with two children: aged 7 and 4. According to the submitted petition, no additional children have been born or adopted by the couple, and Lauren is not currently expecting.
Lauren emphasizes her capability and responsibility to serve as the primary guardian for their children, and she seeks significant decision-making authority for their welfare. In cases where mutual agreement eludes the parties, she petitions for this role. Additionally, she seeks the majority of parenting time for the minor children, equitable distribution of marital assets and liabilities, and allocation of non-marital property.
Furthermore, Lauren petitions Phillip for reasonable financial support towards child care, medical expenses, and other child-related necessities. She also advocates that Phillip be barred from receiving maintenance. The court will ultimately arbitrate on these matters, striving to ensure an equitable resolution that places the well-being of the children and parties at its core.
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