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Jennifer Lynn Layfield has filed for dissolution of marriage from Jonathan Keith Layfield in the Circuit Court of St. Charles County, Missouri, on June 26, 2024. Jennifer, a Missouri resident for over ninety days, asserts that their marriage, which began on May 18, 2002, is irretrievably broken. Despite continuing to live together, the couple has effectively separated. They share two children, for whom Jennifer seeks sole legal and physical custody, citing the need for stability and consistency in their lives.
Jennifer’s petition underscores the lack of existing custody arrangements and her request for the court to establish a parenting plan. She emphasizes her financial instability, being self-employed and unable to support herself and the children without maintenance and child support from Jonathan, who is employed and earns a substantial wage. Jennifer also seeks attorney fees from Jonathan, pointing to his ability to cover these costs.
The petition reveals significant marital misconduct by Jonathan, leading Jennifer to request a disproportionate division of marital assets in her favor. Additionally, she seeks to have her maiden name restored. Jennifer’s filing paints a picture of a marriage that cannot be salvaged, marked by fundamental discord and a breakdown in their relationship. Representing Jennifer in this legal matter are attorneys Steven B. Hillemann, Lauren B. Reiche, and Matthe Baumer of Coyne, Cundiff & Hillemann, P.C., based in Lake St. Louis, Missouri.
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