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In the circuit court of St. Louis City, the case of Rebecca A. Medina vs. Gabriel A. Medina underscores yet another instance of marriage shattered beyond repair. After being married on June 6, 2015, in House Springs, Missouri, the Medinas have now arrived at the inevitable conclusion: their marriage is “irretrievably broken.” Though they continue to share the same roof, the petitioner, Rebecca, asserts that the couple has been separated since August 5, 2024.
Rebecca seeks the dissolution of their union, arguing for a fair division of property and debts accumulated during the marriage. The couple shares four children, and Rebecca advocates for joint legal and physical custody, a request backed by her proposed parenting plan yet to be filed. Notably, despite Gabriel’s current unemployment, Rebecca asks that child support be calculated using the state’s Form 14, arguing that both parties have the potential to earn a sufficient living.
There is no mention of other pending custody disputes, nor are there claims from any other individuals concerning the children. Attorney Kristen L. Sparks of The Center for Family Law represents Rebecca in this matter, navigating her petition through the court with requests for an equitable division of assets and joint responsibility for their children.
The court must now determine if this dissolved bond will be handled as civilly as Rebecca hopes or if it will devolve into a fight over the remains of what was once a marriage.
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