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In the heart of Cook County, Illinois, Margaret Waugh’s life has shifted irreparably. On August 28, 2025, she filed for dissolution of her marriage to Jeffrey Wat, citing irreconcilable differences that have cast an inescapable shadow over their union. Married in Las Vegas on July 21, 2006, their relationship has now withered under the weight of years of strain, and Margaret believes no future attempts at reconciliation will heal the wounds that have been carved deeply into the marriage.
The couple, both in their forties, share two children, Everett and Ellington. Margaret is seeking sole custody of the children, arguing that if she and Jeffrey cannot cooperate in matters of parental responsibilities, she should be granted full decision-making authority over their lives. She is a mother determined to preserve stability for her children, and she is asking for the court’s intervention to ensure that their future is secure. Additionally, Margaret seeks an equitable division of the marital property, including her own non-marital property. She has made significant contributions to the marriage and requests a fair share, while also asking that Jeffrey be barred from receiving any maintenance.
Margaret’s attorney, Mario Ventrelli of Ventrelli Simon LLC, stands firm in her pursuit of justice, requesting that Jeffrey bear the cost of the legal fees and litigation expenses. The dissolution of this marriage, for Margaret, is a necessary severing of ties that will allow her to rebuild her life and protect her children.
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