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In a recent legal filing, Janis H. Bone, a resident of Western Springs, Cook County, Illinois, initiated divorce proceedings against her husband, Jim C. Bone, residing in La Grange, Cook County, Illinois. The petition was filed on September 22, 2023, marking the culmination of a marriage that began on October 19, 1974. Although the couple shares a history of three children, all are now emancipated.

The dissolution of their marriage is attributed to “irreconcilable differences,” without assigning blame to either party. In her list of prayers, Janis seeks a Judgment for Dissolution of Marriage and requests that Jim be barred from receiving temporary or permanent maintenance. She also indicates that Jim should provide temporary and/or permanent maintenance to her if circumstances warrant it. Equitable allocation of marital assets and liabilities is among her demands, along with the assignment of her non-marital property. Janis is open to incorporating a written settlement agreement into the Judgment if one is reached. Additionally, she seeks any other relief deemed just by the Court.

Janis is represented by Davis Friedman LLP, with Nicholaus J. Dilly serving as her attorney. Notably, Janis is requesting maintenance from Jim, highlighting his role as the primary breadwinner and financial supporter of the family.

While the filing indicates the desire for an equitable distribution of assets and liabilities, it does not provide specific details about the parties’ debts, marital and non-marital properties, or resolutions sought in these matters. The divorce case appears to revolve around the principle of “irreconcilable differences,” with Janis seeking to assert her equitable interest in the marital estate as the legal proceedings unfold.

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