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For Sarah Liston and Robert Gebel, the bonds of matrimony forged in 2008 have become an irreconcilable divide. On November 12, 2024, Sarah, represented by attorney Rita Ghose of RMG Family Law, LLC, filed a verified petition for dissolution of marriage in Cook County Circuit Court, Illinois. The filing cites irreconcilable differences that have rendered the union beyond repair. The couple, who have been living apart since April 2020, seek to navigate their separation collaboratively, with the well-being of their teenage son, Alex, at the forefront.
Sarah, 56, and Robert, 54, have spent over 16 years together, sharing a home in Chicago and pursuing careers in education. Sarah serves as a faculty member at Harold Washington College, while Robert teaches at Chicago Public Schools. Despite the end of their marriage, both agree on their shared role in significant decisions regarding their son’s health, education, and extracurricular activities.
The petition underscores a desire for amicable resolution through a collaborative process. This includes agreements on child support, parenting schedules, and equitable division of marital property and debts. Sarah asks the court to formalize their agreement and ensure a fair dissolution of their shared life while safeguarding Alex’s best interests. Both parties affirm their readiness to bear their legal costs independently.
As their journey shifts from partnership to co-parenting, the echoes of their shared past find a measured path forward, framed by compromise and mutual respect.
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