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Denise Dodson has initiated a legal separation from her husband, Scott Dodson, with the petition filed on August 2, 2024, in the Circuit Court of the Twenty-First Judicial Circuit of Missouri, St. Louis County. The couple, married since February 24, 2001, continues to reside in the same household but has effectively separated as of the petition’s filing.
Denise, represented by Jennifer D. Graves of Kramer, Buchholz & Partney, LLC, is seeking joint legal and physical custody of their one unemancipated child, who is currently a full-time college student. Denise proposes a parenting plan to be filed later and requests child support in accordance with Missouri Supreme Court Rule 88.01 and Form 14.
Despite the separation, Denise does not believe the marriage is irretrievably broken and hopes for reconciliation. The couple’s financial situation presents a contrast, with Denise retired and seeking assistance with attorney fees, while Scott is currently unemployed. Denise is also requesting a fair division of marital property and debts, while preserving her separate non-marital property.
The petition reflects a complex situation where financial strain and the well-being of their child are paramount. Denise’s plea encompasses a need for equitable distribution and support, while maintaining the potential for future resolution or adjustment.
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