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Laurie Clark, through her attorney Robert E. Gordon, has filed a petition for dissolution of marriage in Jackson County, Missouri, on September 11, 2024. Laurie and Gary Clark were married on April 24, 1999, in Missouri and separated in September 2023, citing irreconcilable differences. They both reside in Independence, Missouri, and share one minor child. Laurie requests that the court grant joint legal and physical custody of their child, with her residence designated for educational and mailing purposes.
In the petition, Laurie seeks the court’s decision on child support based on Missouri’s guidelines, retroactive to the filing date. She also calls for an equitable division of marital property and debts and requests that non-marital assets and liabilities be kept separate. Additionally, Laurie does not seek maintenance from Gary and asks that both parties be responsible for their own legal fees unless Gary unnecessarily prolongs the case.
Laurie’s petition emphasizes that the marriage is irretrievably broken, and she requests the court to dissolve the marriage accordingly. The filing details a clear path for dividing responsibilities related to their child and assets while allowing for joint custody arrangements without ongoing financial support between the spouses.
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