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In the realm of marital dissolution, Caitlin Shell has initiated divorce proceedings against Russell Shell in Cook County, Illinois, unveiling a narrative rich in complexities. Filed on January 19, 2024, the petition cites irreconcilable differences that have led to the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, with attempts at reconciliation proving futile.
The couple, wed on September 7, 2020, shares a one-year-old child named J.S., born on August 5, 2022. Caitlin, represented by Attorney Ashley M. Fontana from Fontana Family Law P.C., presents a comprehensive list of prayers in her filing. These include a judgment for the dissolution of marriage, allocation of parental responsibility and parenting time for J.S., resolution of financial obligations toward the child, and equitable division of marital and non-marital property. Caitlin also requests parental decision-making authority, seeks resolution of marital debts, and bars both parties from receiving maintenance.
Notably, Caitlin emphasizes her residency in Palos Park, Illinois, and Russell’s residence in Orland Park, Illinois, maintaining privacy by omitting specific addresses. The filing states that Caitlin is not explicitly requesting child support, and in the absence of an agreement, she seeks the court’s allocation of parental responsibilities based on the child’s best interests.
Quotes from the filing highlight the irreconcilable differences leading to the breakdown of the marriage, the birth and age of the couple’s child, Caitlin’s knowledge of no other pending actions, and her residency status.
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