Case Law Update: Award of Maintenance (Alimony) Upheld

Case Summary: Past standard of living is not the standard for setting maintenance, but Wife showed that she can not meet her reasonable needs by working presently or in the future because of poor health and limited education. Circuit Court awarded pr… Read More
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5-18-07 This weeks Missouri Family Law Cases

Wife Concedes Ambiguous Term In Agreement; Prevails On Appeal Separation agreement provided non-modifiable maintenance to Wife, and Circuit Court found no basis for modification, so it had no power to modify maintenance. Husband’s points, all r… Read More
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Selling Your Home When Divorcing

The following are some infomative and useful tips on the sale of a residence in divorce from divorcehq.com For many people going through a divorce their biggest asset is their home or in legal speak, the marital residence. Deciding what to do about t… Read More
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Tax implications of divorce - Deducting your attorney's fees

Attorney’s fees for professional services by a divorce attorney can be deductible, but not in their entirety. Fees attributed to a dissolution of marriage are not deductible, which includes pleadings, court appearances, and non-tax related nego… Read More
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