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On May 14, 2025, in the bustling courts of Jackson County, Missouri, a chapter closed with quiet finality. Megan P. Stephens, with resolve etched into her face, initiated the process of dissolving her marriage to Jon D. Stephens. Their union, which began over fourteen years prior, was now recognized as irretrievably broken—a phrase that, despite its clinical tone, carries the weight of unspoken memories and unfulfilled promises.
Guided by Tiffany A. McFarland and Michaela Marine of the McFarland Law Group, Megan navigated the delicate terrain of legal separation. The focus was clear: property division, child support, and a custody arrangement that prioritized stability for their child, ensuring that even amid separation, responsibility and love for their child persisted. Both parties had been residents of Missouri for more than ninety days, a requisite for the court’s jurisdiction.
Megan’s petition underscores the absence of any hope for reconciliation, affirming that the marriage had become unfixable. There’s no mention of employment specifics or addresses—only the fundamental truth that sometimes, love simply reaches a point where parting is the only way forward. As Megan swore her statement before a notary, her dignity remained intact, a testament to the quiet strength it takes to say goodbye.
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