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In a recent filing in Cook County, Illinois, Shannon Earley Graves and Robert Scudder Graves, a couple married since September 16, 2017, have sought dissolution of their marriage due to irreconcilable differences. The filing, made on September 13, 2023, reveals that no children were born or adopted during their union. Both parties are seeking dissolution, with neither attributing blame to the other.
Shannon, residing in Cook County, Illinois, has enlisted the services of the Women’s Divorce & Family Law Group by Haid and Teich, LLP, though the name of her specific attorney is not disclosed. Shannon is also pursuing an order barring Robert, who also resides in Cook County, from receiving maintenance support.
The filing also outlines the parties’ desired resolutions regarding their assets and liabilities. Shannon seeks an equitable distribution of the marital estate, including certain non-marital property she has acquired. Additionally, the couple’s incurred debts and obligations are subject to equitable allocation.
Notably, the filing emphasizes that attempts at reconciliation have proven futile and further endeavors in that direction would not be in the best interests of the family. It asserts that irreconcilable differences have led to the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, aligning with the provisions of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act.
Overall, the Graves’ divorce filing in Cook County sheds light on the intricacies of their union, revealing a quest for equitable resolution amid the complexities of marital assets, debts, and personal property.
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