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Missouri No-Fault Divorce Laws: Simplifying the Process

Shot of a mature woman looking upset with her husband in the background visual concept for blog entitled Missouri No-Fault Divorce Laws. Divorce can be one of the most emotionally challenging situations you ever face. It can also be legally complex, depending upon the issues that must be resolved. However, it’s important to understand that parting ways with your spouse doesn’t nee… Read More
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Divorce and Social Security Benefits

Social security card mixed in with money as a visual concept for family law blog on Divorce and Social Security Benefits. Divorce can have a significant financial impact on your future. In addition to dividing property, debts, and assets — as well as determining things like alimony and child support — social security benefits should also be considered when spouses p… Read More
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Missouri Paternity Laws: Establishing and Challenging Parentage

A father holding his young child. Visual concept for a legal blog on paternity rights. Under Missouri paternity law, a father has the right to spend time with his child and develop an emotional bond with them — regardless of whether they are married to the child’s mother. If the child’s mother will not recognize the father, paren… Read More
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Telling Your Children About Divorce

Daughter and parents holding hands in the park visual concept for family law blog: Divorce with Children: How to Tell Your Child about Divorce. Divorce isn’t only stressful for the parents — it can have a tremendous emotional impact on your child. While a child’s emotional reactions can depend on their age and emotional development at the time of divorce, it’s not uncommon for a chil… Read More
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Can I Keep My Wedding Ring After Divorce?

Hands of caucasian female who is about to taking off her wedding ring. Visual concept for blog article: Can I Keep My Wedding Ring After Divorce? While the engagement ring is symbolic of a promise to marry, the wedding ring represents a couple’s commitment to each other. Unfortunately, not all marriages work out — and if you are considering divorce, you might be wondering what to do with y… Read More
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What Happens to Family Pets in Divorce?

Cute Dachshund dogs lie in bed with pillows and blanket like family couple suffering from relationship difficulties. Concept for blog: What Happens to the Family Pets in Divorce? Divorce impacts every member of the family, and that also includes the pets. Deciding who will have custody of the dog, cat, bird, or other animal can be one of the most emotional issues faced in divorce. While most people view their pets as beloved… Read More
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Divorcing After Your Children Have Grown Up

Family talking in the living room at home. Concept for Divorce Later in Life. Divorce at any stage of life is difficult. But there can be certain challenges you might face if you are divorcing after your children have grown up. Whether you stayed in your marriage longer than you should have because you thought it was “better… Read More
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What is Divorce Discovery?

Close-up of a man's hand looking at receipts through magnifying glass concept for divorce discovery. One of the most important phases of the divorce process is “discovery.” This is the stage of a divorce where information is exchanged between the parties in order for them to make informed decisions — and successfully present their cases in cou… Read More
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What You Can (and Can’t) Do with a Prenuptial Agreement

Beautiful wedding flowers bouquet with yellow and pink roses and two gold wedding rings concept for a blog A prenuptial agreement is a contract entered into between spouses before marriage that can decide a variety of financial issues. While many people often associate prenups with divorce, they can do much more than determine property distribution in the… Read More
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When is it Time to Modify a Custody Arrangement?

African-american father hugging his daughter while estranged mother watches from couch. Concept for custody modification. When parents divorce or no longer live together, a child custody arrangement must be entered into that meets the best interests of their children. However, a family’s circumstances can change over the years — and as children grow older, a modific… Read More
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