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In the heart of Cook County, Illinois, a marriage once begun with promise in the early autumn of 2017 now seeks its quiet closure. On May 13, 2025, Edmond Chouinard, represented by the law firm Allen Glassman & Schatz, LLC, filed a petition for dissolution of marriage against Alexandra Chouinard. The couple’s journey spans nearly eight years, marked by both shared history and individual growth.
Edmond, 58, and Alexandra, 51, both lifelong Illinois residents, formalized their union with a premarital agreement in June 2017, a contract now set to govern the terms of their separation. Their family includes a 16-year-old child, born prior to the marriage, alongside children from previous relationships who are now emancipated. The petition speaks of irreconcilable differences, an impasse beyond repair, compelling them to seek relief through the court.
Central to this dissolution is the well-being of their minor child. Edmond expresses an intent to share joint decision-making responsibilities in education, health, religion, and extracurricular activities, aiming for equal parenting time. Yet, should negotiations falter, he requests to be named the primary residential parent, with Alexandra to maintain a reasonable visitation schedule.
Beyond custody and care, the petition asks the court to uphold the existing premarital agreement as a foundation for dividing property and debts. Edmond’s respectful plea to the court is clear: a final judgment dissolving their marriage, equitable allocation of responsibilities, and a path forward defined by fairness and respect.
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