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Beneath the surface of a brief, three-year union, Elgin H. Penny III has petitioned the Circuit Court of Jackson County to dissolve his marriage to Ronda N. M. Wallace, filing on April 28, 2025. Represented by attorney Lindsey A. Waits-Pritchett of Waits Family Law, LLC, Mr. Penny sets forth that the marriage—entered into on January 5, 2022, in Independence, Missouri—has irretrievably broken down, with no reasonable prospect for reconciliation since their separation on December 29, 2024.
At the heart of the petition are the couple’s two minor children, whose lives now stand at the intersection of legal precision and parental care. Mr. Penny requests that the court grant joint legal and joint physical custody to both parents, with his residence designated for school and mailing purposes. A detailed parenting plan is to be submitted as part of the proceedings, reflecting a desire for balanced co-parenting and stability for the children. He also seeks a fair division of marital property and debts, either through judicial discretion or an agreed-upon settlement.
While Mr. Penny affirms that neither spouse is seeking maintenance, he asks the court to determine child support under Missouri’s Form 14 guidelines and to ensure continuation of health, dental, and vision insurance throughout the proceedings. He also asserts his attorney’s lien rights under Missouri law, requesting that each party bear their own legal costs.
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