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On August 14, 2024, Berhane Isak filed a petition for the dissolution of his 13-year marriage to Ertra Mekonen in the Family Court Division of the 22nd Judicial Circuit in the City of St. Louis. The couple, originally married on January 9, 2011, in Eritrea, separated in December 2022. Represented by Mary Entrup of St. Louis, Berhane’s petition asserts that their marriage is irretrievably broken with no hope of reconciliation. The couple shares two minor children, Abraham and Sara, both born on June 6, 2015. The petitioner requests joint legal and physical custody of the children, emphasizing that the children have resided with the respondent since the separation. Berhane’s petition reveals that all marital property has already been divided between the parties, leaving no property disputes for the court to resolve.
Interestingly, neither party is seeking spousal maintenance, a request that highlights their intent for a clean and simple separation. The petition also confirms that neither party is involved in any pending custody litigation nor does any third party claim custody or visitation rights over the children. As the court prepares to deliberate on the dissolution, the petition seeks a fair custody arrangement and child support, setting the stage for a potentially swift conclusion in this case.
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