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In a recent legal filing in St. Charles County, Missouri, Rachel M. Harris and Michael R. Harris have set in motion the dissolution of their marriage. The couple, who have been married since April 2013, have cited irretrievable differences as the reason behind their decision.

The Harrises have one child together, although the child’s age remains undisclosed in the document.

Rachel M. Harris, the petitioner, has requested the court to grant her certain relief in the divorce proceedings. Notably, she desires to retain her married name as “Rachel Michelle Harris” post-divorce. Furthermore, she seeks equitable distribution of both marital and separate property and debts, without specifying the nature of these assets or debts.

Additionally, the petitioner seeks joint legal and joint physical custody of their child in accordance with her proposed Parenting Plan. She has also requested child support orders, the specifics of which would be calculated based on the Missouri Child Support Guidelines and Form 14, retroactive to the date of service.

While the document mentions the existence of marital and separate property and debts, it does not provide further details or desired resolutions regarding these financial matters. Moreover, the filing does not explicitly state whether the petitioner is requesting maintenance or parental decision-making responsibilities.

The divorce filing, dated November 1, 2023, marks the beginning of a significant legal process for the Harrises, whose marriage now faces an uncertain future.

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