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In the quiet aftermath of a shared dream, Dwight Andrew Smith has taken the steps necessary to dissolve his marriage to Tracy Elizabeth Rucker-Smith, a union that began with optimism on August 26, 2015, in St. Louis County, Missouri. The petition for dissolution, filed on January 3, 2025, starkly contrasts the fresh beginnings often associated with the first month of a new year. This moment marks not just an end, but a poignant recognition of the irretrievable breakdown of their relationship, following a separation that began nearly nine months prior.
Dwight, now fully aware of the complexities that accompany such transitions, stands resolute in his decision. His attorney, Michael P. Cohan of The Cohan Law Firm, LLC, is instrumental in navigating these waters. The couple, both employed and self-sufficient, have outlined a property settlement agreement that reflects their mutual understanding of the situation. With no children born from their marriage and no pending claims for maintenance, the proceedings promise to be straightforward, yet laden with the weight of unfulfilled hopes.
As they move toward an equitable division of their marital property and debts, both Dwight and Tracy confront the reality of their choices, a reminder that even the most cherished unions can falter. In this new chapter, they step into the unknown, carrying the lessons of their past as they seek to redefine their futures.
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