IN THE COURT OF PUBLIC OPINION, McHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF SUSAN HENNELLY, Plaintiff, and MIKE

HENNELLY, Defendant. ) ) ) ) ) )

No. 2013 MR 20 Filed with assistance from: Miller G. Draft, I.C.E & Case G. Heileman, 30Pak

ORDER ON THE DEFENDANTS MOTION FOR EARLY RELEASE FROM THE CUSTODY OF MARRIAGE
This cause coming to be heard before the Court of Public Opinion for a Declaration of Early Release and Pardon after twenty years voluntarily undertaken between the parties hereto; upon the stipulation of the parties that this matter may proceed to an immediate Celebration without further notice; and the Defendant having been denied any opportunity to be heard; and the Court having considered the sworn testimony and evidence presented, and now being fully informed in the premises, DOES FIND: A. At the time this marriage anniversary was celebrated, both parties were lawful residents of the County of McHenry, State of Illinois. The Plaintiff has established by competent, material and relevant proof the basis for the 20-year anniversary of the parties' marriage, and that grounds exist for the pardon and forgiveness of either or both parties following twenty years voluntarily undertaken, irrespective of any differences between the parties, which, as shown by a preponderance of the evidence, were likely to have been proximately caused by the Defendant as evidenced by his repeated efforts at reconciliation and condonation. The parties, having long ago voluntarily undertaken the bonds of matrimony in accordance with the laws of this State, do hereby agree, acknowledge, and reaffirm that they have the desire, ability, and willingness to love each other forever and to cooperate effectively and consistently in matters that directly affect the marital bonds between them. THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DECREED BY LAW AS FOLLOWS: 1. After considering all relevant factors in light of the best interests of the parties, the Court finds the marriage herein continues to be in the best interests of both parties and that, accordingly, the parties are entitled to a 20-year Anniversary Celebration without further delay, so early release is not necessary, the same being considered fair, reasonable, and not unconscionable. Except as otherwise provided by law, the Defendant being given due credit for time served, each of the parties is hereby pardoned and forgiven, without bond, from any and all differences, transgressions, indecorum, improprieties, and misdeeds whatsoever existing hereto before, which forgiveness shall not be unreasonably withheld from the other without compelling cause shown. A Declaration of 20-Year Marriage Anniversary and Pardons hereby to the parties, SUSAN and MIKE HENNELLY. The parties jointly affirm once more to perform, execute, and carry out all of the vows, promises, and obligations of their marriage for at least another twenty years or more. This is a final declaration and there is no just reason for delaying either enforcement or appeal or both.

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E N T E R E D:

Judge Judy Wapner, Woodstock, Illinois.