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In the matter of Jennifer Gigliotti and Gino Gigliotti, Jennifer has moved forward in Cook County, Illinois, seeking a dissolution of her marriage under grounds of irreconcilable differences, filing her petition on October 23, 2024. The couple had married on November 24, 2023. Through her attorney, John M. D’Arco of Beermann LLP, Jennifer has brought forth a determined yet resolute set of prayers to the court.

Jennifer requests that the marriage be dissolved and that she be awarded sole allocation of parental responsibilities for their nine-month-old child. She believes it is in their child’s best interests that she act as the primary caregiver, and she seeks to implement a comprehensive parenting plan that will grant her the majority of parenting time. Furthermore, Jennifer requests that the child be established as residing primarily with her to meet all state and federal requirements for custodial designation.

In her prayers for relief, Jennifer requests that Gino, who is employed and capable, contribute a reasonable amount toward child support, ensuring their child can sustain a standard of living similar to what they experienced during the marriage. Additionally, she seeks an equitable division of marital property, including an allocation of non-marital assets, as well as financial assistance with her legal fees from Gino, contending that her own resources are insufficient to cover these costs. Jennifer also petitions the court to bar Gino from any spousal maintenance from her.

Amid this, an Emergency Order of Protection is currently in place against Gino, effective from October 8, 2024, covering both Jennifer and their child. With these protections in place, Jennifer’s aim remains to secure a stable, supportive future for herself and her child, guided by the court’s fair determination of her requests.

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