Missouri Divorce & Family Law Blog
Which Assets Qualify as Marital Property in a Missouri Divorce?
November 26th, 2024
Part of the divorce process is distributing property between spouses. However, not every asset is subject to division — only marital property must be divided when couples part ways. Property division is one of the most important considerations in d…
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Blended Family and Step-Parenting Tips
November 13th, 2024
Forming a blended family can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience. However, as you combine two families together, there can be many changes — and challenges that can arise. Your children might have many concerns about how life will be different…
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Preparing for a Divorce Consultation
October 22nd, 2024
Preparing for a divorce consultation can sometimes feel overwhelming. The first meeting with your attorney provides you with an opportunity to determine whether they are a good fit and allows you to ask questions about the divorce process. At the ini…
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Categories: Divorce
Military Divorce: What You Need to Know
October 14th, 2024
While the result is the same — in that the marriage is legally ended — it’s important to understand that there are a variety of procedural nuances that distinguish a military divorce from a civilian divorce. Military divorces have a variety of…
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Categories: Military Divorce
Helping Your Preschool and Elementary School-Age Children Cope with Separation and Divorce
September 20th, 2024
Separation and divorce is hard on kids. It can be especially difficult for younger children who may not fully understand what is happening and rely on their parents to meet their emotional needs. They can pick up on their parents’ emotions and migh…
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Categories: Divorce
Creating LGBTQ-Friendly Prenuptial Agreements: What You Need to Know
September 11th, 2024
Prenuptial agreements aren’t just for the rich and famous — they’re for anyone who wishes to protect their assets and outline financial expectations. While the laws governing LGBTQ+ marriage are the same as those for heterosexual couples, these…
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Missouri Residency Requirements Before Filing for a Divorce
August 28th, 2024
If you are thinking about parting ways with your spouse, you may be wondering what the legal requirements are for divorce. Missouri allows for no-fault divorce — this means that you do not need to prove any marital misconduct in order to legally en…
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Factors to Consider When Divorcing a Disabled Spouse
August 14th, 2024
Ending a marriage is always difficult — but when you are divorcing a disabled spouse, emotions can become even more complex. There are also a number of legal and financial considerations that can make dissolution more complicated when your spouse h…
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Categories: Divorce
Activities to Do with Your Child to Help Them Cope with Your Divorce
July 30th, 2024
Divorce doesn’t only affect you and your spouse — it also affects your children and can be one of the most difficult experiences of their childhood. Often, children feel a wide array of emotions that they may not be able to articulate when their…
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Categories: Divorce
Second Parent Adoptions: What Missouri Same-Sex Parents Need to Know
July 24th, 2024
If you’re in a same-sex marriage and would like to protect your relationship with your partner’s biological child, you may be wondering what legal measures you can take. It’s important for same-sex couples to understand that when a non-biologic…
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