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Walter Lee Klippel, Jr. has formally petitioned the Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis, Missouri, to dissolve his marriage with Michelle Luann Klippel. The petition, filed on June 20, 2024, outlines the end of their union, which began with their marriage on an unspecified date. Notably, there are no minor children involved in this case, and Michelle is not currently pregnant.

Both parties have been Missouri residents for more than 90 days before the filing, and both are gainfully employed, suggesting financial independence. Walter asserts that the marriage is irretrievably broken and beyond repair. He requests the court to equitably divide their marital property and debts, emphasizing that neither party requires maintenance due to their sufficient education and property.

Additionally, Walter seeks an order for Michelle to pay his attorney’s fees, arguing that she is capable of doing so given her employment status. The petition underscores that neither party is active in the U.S. Armed Forces and that both possess non-marital assets that should be retained individually.

The petition concludes with a plea for the court to dissolve the marriage, equitably divide marital assets and debts, and award Walter’s attorney’s fees, ensuring a fair resolution for both parties. Walter is represented by Brant Eichberg of the Eichberg Law Office, LLC, located in St. Louis, Missouri.

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