Missouri Divorce & Family Law Blog

Divorce litigation isn’t the only way to end your marriage. There are several forms of alternative dispute resolution that can allow you and your spouse to resolve the issues that must be determined and divorce without going to court. Specifically,… Read More

If you relied on your spouse financially during your marriage, alimony can be critical to ensure you have the support you need while you get back on your feet after divorce. It may be ordered by the court or part of a settlement agreement between spo… Read More

Mediation or litigation? Discover which divorce option suits you best. Explore the differences between divorce mediation vs. litigation. Most people are familiar with divorce litigation. However, there is an alternative method to part ways with your… Read More

Parting ways with your spouse can bring many changes to your life — including your financial circumstances. Notably, going from a household with two salaries to one may require careful planning and many lifestyle adjustments. While the financial co… Read More

There are many unique challenges when it comes to military divorce — particularly when children are involved. While an order outlining child custody and visitation would be issued by the civilian court in connection with the divorce proceedings, th… Read More

During the course of your marriage, you may incur a variety of debts. If these debts become too difficult to manage, some divorcing couples might consider the pros and cons of discharging them in bankruptcy. However, you may be wondering what the imp… Read More

Parting ways with your spouse doesn’t always have to be contentious. If you share children with your spouse or would like to maintain a good relationship with them for other reasons, you might be wondering how to have an amicable divorce. An uncont… Read More

The Missouri Uniform Parentage Act (MUPA) establishes legal guidelines for determining who a child’s parents are. In many cases, of course, there is no debate over the parentage of a child. But there are other situations, such as where there are qu… Read More