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In the hushed chambers of the Cook County Circuit Court, Sarah Elizabeth Tam has filed for dissolution of her marriage to Joseph Benjamin Tam on June 5, 2024. Represented by Rebecca LaRocque from the Law Offices of Robert B. Buchanan, Sarah, 29, a resident of Chicago, seeks to end their union citing irreconcilable differences that have rendered the marriage beyond repair. Joseph, 28, also residing in Chicago and employed as a school social worker with Chicago Public Schools, faces a comprehensive petition detailing the breakdown of their relationship.
The marriage, solemnized on July 20, 2018, in Cook County, saw no children born or adopted. Sarah, currently unemployed, asserts her need for maintenance based on the length of the marriage, their shared lifestyle, and Joseph’s financial capacity. The petition underscores the equitable division of marital assets and debts, with Sarah retaining her non-marital property. It stresses that Joseph, financially stable and able-bodied, should provide both temporary and permanent maintenance, ensuring Sarah’s standard of living continues unaffected by the dissolution.
Moreover, Sarah has incurred significant legal costs and requests Joseph cover her attorney’s fees, highlighting her insufficient financial resources. She seeks to restore her maiden name, Modolo, as part of the relief. The petition meticulously outlines the need for fair allocation of their property and responsibilities, emphasizing Sarah’s financial dependency and Joseph’s ability to support her and cover the necessary legal expenses.
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