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In a somber turn of events, José De Jesus Nevarez has initiated proceedings to dissolve his marriage with Adela Diaz in Cook County, Illinois. The petition, filed on October 23, 2024, cites irreconcilable differences as the basis for this decision. Married for over 43 years, the couple has faced an irretrievable breakdown in their relationship, a scenario not uncommon in the twilight years of life, where unresolved issues can create insurmountable rifts.

The couple, who have been living apart since August 28, 1999, have three adult children: Rene, Adan, and Tanya, who now forge their own paths. José, now 71, claims that both parties have not acquired any marital property during their union, and what debts they do share should be divided fairly. The absence of marital assets signifies a long-standing separation of lives, a reality that resonates deeply as couples age.

Through his attorney, Daniel Gonzalez of Gonzalez Law Group, P.C., José has made clear his intention to secure an equitable division of whatever remains from their long journey together. There will be no spousal maintenance sought, reflecting a recognition that their current standard of living no longer supports such an arrangement. With no pending actions in other jurisdictions, this petition represents a decisive step toward formalizing their split, allowing both to find peace in their separate futures.

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