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In the courts of Cook County, a significant chapter is coming to a close as Konstantina Ivanova Silverstein seeks to officially end her marriage to Benjamin Paul Silverstein. This dissolution petition, filed on December 6, 2024, follows a marriage that began on February 18, 2017, in Port Orange, Florida. Citing irreconcilable differences, Konstantina emphasizes the emotional and practical reasons behind her decision. The couple has been living separately for over six months, leading to the conclusion that their marriage can no longer be sustained.
Represented by attorney Donika Nikolov, Konstantina asserts that both parties possess sufficient financial resources to support themselves without maintenance from each other. The couple has no children and, additionally, no marital property to contest, making this dissolution straightforward. They both privately agree to forgo maintenance, each retaining their respective non-marital assets.
The petition outlines a clear understanding that attempts at reconciliation have been futile; the couple acknowledges that their marriage has irretrievably broken down. While this is an emotional and tumultuous time for both parties, Konstantina expresses the desire to retain her marital name post-divorce. The court will now assess the petition, likely leading to an official end to their union, and allowing both individuals to embrace new beginnings.
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