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The end of a marriage, once shared with vows in Springfield, Illinois, now sits on paper in a petition for dissolution filed on October 29, 2024, in St. Charles County. Lesleh A. Sprecker, represented by attorney Shannon L. Norman of Shannon Norman Law, LLC, brings forward her petition, asserting that her marriage with Austin D. Sprecker, begun on March 20, 2004, is “irretrievably broken.” Citing a constructive separation that began on February 14, 2023, Lesleh claims that reconciliation is no longer in sight.
In a marriage lasting two decades, the Spreckers welcomed a child, for whom Lesleh has proposed a parenting plan. This plan, she believes, would serve the child’s best interests, especially given the shared custody arrangement the parents have observed over the past six months. Additionally, the court is asked to equitably distribute their marital assets and debts and to determine appropriate child support based on custody.
A notable request in the petition is the court’s order for law enforcement to uphold the parenting arrangements, as Lesleh underscores the importance of a stable environment for her child. Shannon L. Norman’s presence as counsel in this case suggests a careful, balanced approach to a complex dissolution involving both parental responsibilities and financial fairness. As the court reviews this plea, it will weigh the memories and divides of a marriage’s journey, considering both Lesleh’s prayers for equitable asset division and child custody measures tailored to provide a secure future.
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