When a Missouri couple marries, the obvious goal is for the union to work for the long term and that they will remain together. In some cases, however, divorce is often inevitable. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that 22 percent of couples...
Financial challenges can be mitigated with proper divorce prep
Missourians who are divorcing will have significant emotional issues to get beyond as part of the process. This can obscure other divorce issues that can have even greater long-term effect on their lives. Finances must be considered during divorce proceedings. While...
Key family law considerations for older couples in dispute
Family legal issues are not limited to younger people. In Missouri and across the country, a greater number of older couples are choosing to part ways even if they have been married for an extended period. Spouses in longtime marriages will often have issues in...
Protect your rights and wishes when entering a divorce
While in the process of a divorce, there are many decisions that need to be addressed. Among one of the most important decisions for a couple with children from the marriage is child custody.Depending on the situation, child custody can take many forms including joint...
Understanding the value of a family law professional on your side
The process of a divorce is seldom easy. There are plenty of considerations and decisions to be made including property division and possibly spousal support or alimony. And if there are children involved, the discussions and decision-making process can be especially...
Dividing ownership of pets in a divorce
When a married couple divorces, the parties must go through the process of dividing the marital property. With some financial assets, such as bank accounts, the parties can often reach a fair result by simply dividing things in half. Some other types of financial...
A Missouri spouse facing divorce needs sound advice
There are many ways you can reach the point of consulting a Missouri divorce attorney for the first time. You may be contemplating divorce some time in the near future, and have some questions. You and your spouse may have reached a mutual agreement to split up. Or...