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In a recent legal filing in St. Louis City, Missouri, LaShonda M. Patton has initiated proceedings to dissolve her marriage to Eric D. Haze. Filed on November 14, 2023, the petition cites irretrievable breakdown as the grounds for divorce, with no indication of blame assigned to either party. The couple, married since April 19, 2013, shares one minor, unemancipated child, and Patton is seeking sole legal and physical custody.

The petitioner, represented by Drew L. Williams of Williams Legal Services LLC, has presented a comprehensive list of prayers to the court, including the dissolution of marriage, sole custody of the child, enforcement of a proposed Parenting Plan, child support from the respondent, and a fair division of assets and debts. Notably, Patton asserts that she lacks sufficient income to fully support the child, emphasizing the need for financial contribution from the respondent.

Several key quotes from the filing shed light on the circumstances, including the belief that the respondent is employed and disclosure of the social security number. The document also notes the separation of the couple in March 2015, emphasizing the petitioner’s stance that granting her sole legal and physical custody is in the best interests of the child. The filing concludes with a request for the court to order the respondent to pay the presumed correct amount of child support and for each party to bear their own attorney fees, litigation expenses, and court costs. The case promises to unfold with legal intricacies and potential financial implications for both parties.

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