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David M. Ellegood’s petition for dissolution of marriage, filed on December 3, 2024, in the Circuit Court of St. Charles County, Missouri, sets the stage for the resolution of a 15-year marriage. Represented by attorney Douglas R. Smith of O’Fallon Law Firm, Mr. Ellegood asserts that the marriage, solemnized on July 2, 2009, and registered in St. Charles County, has become irretrievably broken. The couple has been separated since March 1, 2022.
The petition highlights that the Ellegoods share three children, two of whom are minors, and have yet to finalize custodial or financial arrangements for them. Mr. Ellegood seeks joint legal and physical custody of the children, emphasizing their best interests. Additionally, he requests a fair division of marital property and debts.
While both parties meet the residency requirements in Missouri, the filing makes no mention of military service or pregnancy, simplifying potential legal complexities. Mr. Ellegood’s filing paints a portrait of a marriage past repair, with a clear focus on resolving financial and custodial issues equitably.
The court’s forthcoming deliberations will address Mr. Ellegood’s prayers for dissolution, custodial arrangements, and property division, marking the next chapter in a family restructuring under Missouri law.
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