Missouri Divorce & Family Law Blog
Is Collaborative Divorce A Better Fit For Your Family?
June 24th, 2022
Divorce can bring a wide range of emotions, including anger, resentment, and grief, but sometimes also relief and hope. The standard procedure for divorce in Missouri closely resembles a lawsuit, which can often make the negative emotions even worse.…
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Categories: Divorce
Handwritten Provisions for Maintenance Not Modifiable
June 21st, 2022
In Missouri divorce cases, courts may award spousal maintenance, also known as spousal support or alimony, to a spouse in certain situations. The parties to a divorce may also enter into a settlement agreement that includes spousal maintenance. A cou…
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Categories: Other Updates
Change of Custody Affirmed
June 6th, 2022
In a recent Missouri divorce case involving a minor child, The Missouri Court of Appeals held that a court cannot grant a final divorce until it has addressed the custody of the child. All orders affecting a minor child must be in the child’s “be…
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Categories: Custody and Visitation
Family Violence: Legal Help for Those Living in Missouri With an Abuser
May 12th, 2022
Domestic violence is a serious crime under Missouri law in most situations, particularly when it involves physical violence or actions meant to put someone in fear of physical injury. Abuse victims often find it difficult to leave relationships with…
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How Long After Divorce Can You Remarry in Missouri
April 29th, 2022
Divorce marks the end of a marriage and the beginning of a new chapter of a person’s life. Sometimes, a new chapter includes a new marriage. What do Missouri’s family laws say about getting married after a divorce? Missouri does not place any spe…
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What is a Gray Divorce?
April 20th, 2022
Divorce is a difficult and emotional process for everyone involved. While the country’s overall divorce rate appears to be near its lowest point in about half a century, the rate for older adults has increased in the past couple of decades. This tr…
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Categories: Divorce
Relocation After Divorce With Children: Child’s Best Interest
March 21st, 2022
When the parents of a minor child get divorced in Missouri, their relationship as co-parents continues even after their marriage ends. Missouri law presumes that maintaining a close relationship with both parents is best for a child. Co-parenting pla…
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How Does Presumption of Parenthood Work in a Same-Sex Marriage?
February 17th, 2022
When a married couple with minor children gets a divorce in Missouri, any child born to the spouses must be part of the case unless they are already subject to an order for child support and custody from another court. As the concept of marriage has…
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Categories: Same Sex Couple Issues
Can a Missouri Judge Deny a Divorce?
January 26th, 2022
Divorce is a difficult, emotional, and often messy process. Missouri is a “no-fault” divorce state. The person who has filed for divorce, known as the “petitioner,” only needs to show that no reasonable chance exists for them to reconcile wit…
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Categories: Other Updates
How to Value a Business in a Divorce
December 15th, 2021
Missouri family law states that most assets acquired during a marriage are marital property, which is subject to division in a divorce case. If either spouse owns a business, all or part of their ownership stake in that business might be marital prop…
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Mark A. Wortman
Kansas City family law attorney Mark A. Wortman handles only divorce and family law matters, and practices only in the State of Missouri. Due to this specialty, Mark Wortman has handled thousands of Missouri divorce and family cases and has practiced… Read More
