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In a recent filing in Jackson County, Missouri, Margot Betsworth has petitioned for the dissolution of her marriage to Blake Betsworth, citing irreconcilable differences. The couple, who married on August 11, 2018, has one unemancipated child, age two. Margot has requested joint legal and physical custody of the child, retroactive child support, and health insurance coverage from Blake. The filing also outlines Margot’s desire for an equitable division of marital assets and debts, emphasizing her self-sufficiency and the absence of a maintenance request.
The petitioner’s prayers encompass various aspects, including the change of Margot’s last name from “Betsworth” to her maiden name of “Gibson.” Emily J. Hutchinson from The Gordon Law Firm, LLC represents Margot in this legal proceeding.
The filing reveals the couple’s addresses in Kansas City, MO, without specifying house numbers, ensuring privacy. Margot is not explicitly seeking sole responsibility for the child, and parental decision-making is not specified. The filing emphasizes Missouri as the home state of the child.
Notable quotes from the filing highlight irreconcilable differences leading to an irretrievably broken marriage, the child’s residence in Missouri, and Margot’s request for an equitable division of marital property. Margot’s self-sufficiency and the reservation of the right to request attorney’s fees if litigation is protracted are also noteworthy.
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