Missouri Divorce & Family Law Blog
Staying informed is crucial when dealing with complex legal issues. Our blog provides insights and updates on Missouri divorce and family law, offering valuable information to help you navigate your case.
Missouri Case Law: Dispute Resolution Procedure Required in Parenting Plan
September 10th, 2013
Recent case: In Re The Matter of: C.H., by her Next Friend, C.H., and C.H., Individually, Petitioners/Respondents, v. C.W., Respondent/Appellant. Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District – ED98749 Mother appeals from the trial court’s Find…
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Missouri Divorce FAQ: What is meant by No Fault Divorce in Missouri?
August 10th, 2013
Missouri is a modified no fault divorce state. This means that the proof of fault, wrongdoing, or bad conduct during the marriage is not required for the Court to enter a Decree of Dissolution of Marriage. All that must be proven with regard to condu…
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Categories: Divorce
Missouri Divorce FAQ: What is spousal maintenance (alimony), how is it calculated, and how long does it last in Missouri?
July 26th, 2013
In a Missouri divorce case, one of the issues that the Court will have to decide is the payment of maintenance (alimony) to the former spouse. Spousal maintenance payments are monthly payments made from one spouse to the other when one spouse cannot…
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Valid Prenuptial Agreement must be followed; Non-existent assets can't be included in marital estate
June 28th, 2013
Recent case: Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District – ED98742 Husband appeals the trial court’s dissolution judgment in various respects relating to the characterization and division of property awarded to his former spouse. DECISION: Th…
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Modification of grandparent custody to Mother solely requires change in circumstances; best interest of child
June 15th, 2013
Recent case: Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District – ED99303 Grandparents appeal from the judgment of the trial court modifying a 2009 custody order changing an arrangement of joint custody between grandparents and Mother to an award of s…
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Trial court must identify all property as marital or non-marital in Missouri divorce proceeding; specific values not required
June 1st, 2013
Recent Ruling: MP v. DLP Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District – WD75647 Husband appeals from the trial court’s judgment and decree of dissolution of marriage with respect to its division of property. Husband claims that the trial c…
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Missouri Divorce FAQ: What is an Uncontested Divorce in Missouri?
May 26th, 2013
An uncontested divorce in Missouri is a divorce where both the Husband and the Wife are in complete agreement with all terms of the divorce before the case is filed. In almost all cases, if the case can be resolved as an uncontested matter, there wil…
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Selling the Marital Home: Missouri divorce decree requiring home to be sold must specifically designate conditions of sale
May 17th, 2013
Recent ruling NC v. CC Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District – ED95337 Husband appeals from the trial court’s Amended Judgment and Decree of Dissolution of Marriage dated June 2, 2010, ordering Husband to pay monthly maintenance to…
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Missouri Divorce FAQ Series: How long does a divorce case take from beginning to end
April 30th, 2013
The duration of a divorce in Missouri varies from case to case. Factors that determine length include how contested the case is, the cooperation of the parties, whether or not there are two attorneys involved, the complexity of the issues, whether or…
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Court must consider division of marital property before ordering spousal maintenance (alimony); Factors that determine amount of spousal support.
April 23rd, 2013
In a recent ruling from the Court of Appeals, Husband appealed the trial Court’s decision granting maintenance to the Wife, claiming, among other things, that the Court did not consider the Wife’s award of marital property, and the abilit…
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Mark A. Wortman
Mark A. Wortman is a Missouri family law attorney who handles only divorce and family law matters within the state. Due to this specialty, Mark Wortman has handled thousands of Missouri divorce and family cases and has practiced extensively in front… Read More
