Case Summary
**Case Summary: In re Marriage of Woolsey, Docket Number 6160445**
**Court:** [Specify court, e.g., Family Court of [State]]
**Date:** [Insert date of decision or filing]
**Parties Involved:**
- Petitioner: [Name of Petitioner, e.g., John Woolsey]
- Respondent: [Name of Respondent, e.g., Jane Woolsey]
**Background:**
The case involves the dissolution of marriage between John Woolsey and Jane Woolsey. They were married on [insert marriage date] and have [number] children together. Disputes arose regarding asset division, child custody, and spousal support following the separation.
**Issues:**
The primary issues presented before the court included:
1. Division of marital assets including real estate and personal property.
2. Custody arrangement for the minor children.
3. Determination of child support obligations.
4. Requests for spousal support.
**Court Proceedings:**
The parties engaged in discovery and negotiation but were unable to reach a satisfactory agreement. Mediation attempts were unsuccessful, prompting the need for a court hearing. The court conducted hearings on [insert dates of hearings] where both parties presented evidence, including financial records, testimony regarding parenting abilities, and proposals for custody arrangements.
**Ruling:**
The court issued its decision on [insert ruling date]. The ruling addressed the following:
1. **Asset Division:** The court ordered an equitable distribution of marital assets and debts, assigning specific properties and accounts to each party.
2. **Custody Arrangement:** The court granted joint legal custody of the children with primary physical custody awarded to [petitioner/respondent], while the other parent was granted reasonable visitation rights.
3. **Child Support:** The court ordered the non-custodial parent to pay child support in the amount of [insert amount] per month, in accordance with state guidelines.
4. **Spousal Support:** The court determined that [petitioner/respondent] was entitled to spousal support for [duration or amount], based on the financial circumstances and needs of the parties.
**Conclusion:**
The court emphasized the best interests of the children as paramount in its decision-making process. The ruling aimed to provide stability and support for the children while ensuring a fair division of assets between the parties. Both parties were advised of their right to appeal the decision.
**Next Steps:**
The parties were provided with instructions on how to execute the court’s orders regarding the mentioned issues, as well as information on the appeal process if either party wished to challenge the court’s ruling.
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