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In the realm of marital discord, Patricia L. Howell has taken the initiative to dissolve her union with James D. Howell in Jackson County, Missouri. The petition, dated January 22, 2024, paints a narrative of a marriage deemed irretrievably broken due to irreconcilable differences, offering no reasonable likelihood of preservation.

Married since January 11, 1991, the Howells share a history that includes the birth of one child, now emancipated. The document, meticulously crafted by Attorney Kelli D. Wulff from The Law Offices of Kelli D. Wulff, LLC, unfolds Patricia’s entreaties. These encompass the dissolution of the marriage, equitable division of marital property and debts, and a plea to find any Separation Agreement and Property Settlement conscionable.

The legal filing, set against the backdrop of Jackson County, refrains from disclosing specific addresses, preserving the privacy of the involved parties. The emancipated child, a central figure in their shared history, adds complexity to the dissolution proceedings.

Quotes extracted from the filing underscore the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, the absence of a property settlement agreement, and Patricia’s insistence on a fair evaluation of any such agreement. The document asserts that neither party is entitled to maintenance, underlining the non-modifiable nature of this aspect. Notably, a precautionary clause hints at potential consequences should the litigation be intentionally protracted by James, a factor that could influence the allocation of attorney’s fees.

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