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The marriage of Rachel S. Erwin and Colston R. Erwin began in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, on July 11, 2020, but is now drawing to a close. Rachel, through her attorney, Matthew T. McLaughlin of McLaughlin Law LLC, filed a petition for dissolution of marriage on December 2, 2024, in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri, citing irretrievable breakdown as the cause. The couple separated on March 16, 2024, and no children were born of their union.
In her filing, Rachel emphasizes that both parties are capable of self-support and requests the court to approve any property settlement agreement or, if none exists, to divide marital property and debts equitably. She also reserves the right to seek attorney’s fees if Colston prolongs the litigation unnecessarily. Neither party seeks spousal maintenance, as each is employable and capable of sustaining themselves independently.
Rachel’s plea underscores the irreparable state of the marriage, requesting a fair resolution without unnecessary financial or emotional strain. The filing reflects her aim for an equitable dissolution, where both individuals can move forward independently.
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