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In a heartrending development in Jackson County, Missouri, Jacob Parnell has initiated the process of dissolving his marriage to Erika Parnell. The couple, residents of Missouri for over 90 days, exchanged vows in Independence, Missouri, on November 8th, 2014. Regrettably, their journey together reached an irreparable impasse, leading to their separation in August 2023. Two children were born during their union.

Jacob’s petition conveys the profound sadness of a marriage deemed irretrievably broken, underscoring that neither spouse serves in the armed forces. Both Jacob and Erika are presently employed, striving to support themselves. In a compassionate display of co-parenting, they jointly seek legal and physical custody of their children, designating Jacob’s residence for mailing and education. Matters of child support will be resolved with fairness, either following Missouri Supreme Court Rule 88.01 or through mutual understanding.

Jacob, represented by attorney Katie J. Myer from Moreno Law, LLC, humbly requests the court’s intervention for the following relief: the dissolution of his marriage to Erika, a just and equitable distribution of marital property and debts, setting apart each party’s respective property, awarding joint legal and joint physical custody of their minor children, determining child support in accordance with Missouri Supreme Court Rule 88.01 or mutual agreement, and reserving any decision on attorney fees unless Erika’s actions necessitate such an award.

This petition, dated September 8th, 2023, reveals a family’s sincere intention to navigate their separation with compassion, especially considering their children’s well-being.

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