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In the dawning light of a new year, Jill Geiger has taken a decisive step toward reshaping her future, filing a petition for the dissolution of her marriage to Rick Geiger on January 9, 2025. This filing, taking place in Cook County, Illinois, marks a poignant chapter in their lives, highlighting the stark contrast between the hopeful beginnings of the year and the painful end of a 25-year union, sealed on September 25, 1999, in Milwaukee.

The petition, submitted through her attorneys at the Women’s Divorce & Family Law Group by Haid and Teich, LLP, articulates the irreconcilable differences that have led to an irretrievable breakdown of their marriage. Despite attempts at reconciliation, Jill asserts that the best path forward lies in dissolution rather than futile efforts to revive what has long been fractured.

At 52, Jill resides in Greendale, Wisconsin, while 60-year-old Rick calls Arlington Heights, Illinois, home. Without children to consider, the couple faces the complex task of equitable property distribution, along with the negotiation of financial responsibilities. As Jill seeks maintenance support from Rick, who she believes can sustain his standard of living, the courtroom will soon become a stage for the unfolding of their intertwined histories.

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