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February, traditionally synonymous with love and romance, has a stark reminder this year of the complexities of human relationships. Angela T. Cierpiot’s petition for the dissolution of her marriage to Daniel G. Cierpiot, filed on February 17, 2025, cuts through the romantic haze of Valentine’s month. Their union, which began on June 10, 1995, and had endured for nearly three decades, now faces an irretrievable breakdown marked by irreconcilable differences. Though they had continued to live together, they had effectively separated by February 1, 2025, signaling the collapse of their marriage.
Angela, represented by Neil Smith of The Smith Law Firm, seeks an equitable division of property and debts, underscoring that their marriage’s end is not just emotional, but financial. With three children from the marriage, she has proposed joint legal and physical custody, with the children’s primary residence at her home. While no arrangements for child support have been made, she has requested that Daniel cover her attorney’s fees, given her financial incapacity.
This dissolution filing, just days after Valentine’s Day, stands in contrast to the season’s ideals of love and commitment, revealing the fragile, often painful reality behind the closed doors of marital life. Angela’s petition marks the beginning of a new chapter, one where the emotional costs of their union are weighed alongside the legal and financial ramifications of its dissolution.
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