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.

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Blended Family and Step-Parenting Tips

November 13th, 2024
Posted By
Mark A. Wortman
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… Read More
Categories: Co-Parenting, Family Law
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Preparing for a Divorce Consultation

October 22nd, 2024
Posted By
Mark A. Wortman
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… Read More
Categories: Divorce
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Military Divorce: What You Need to Know

October 14th, 2024
Posted By
Mark A. Wortman
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… Read More
Categories: Military Divorce
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Helping Your Preschool and Elementary School-Age Children Cope with Separation and Divorce

September 20th, 2024
Posted By
Mark A. Wortman
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… Read More
Categories: Divorce
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Creating LGBTQ-Friendly Prenuptial Agreements: What You Need to Know

September 11th, 2024
Posted By
Mark A. Wortman
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… Read More
Categories: LGBTQ+ Family Law, Pre-Nuptial Agreements
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Missouri Residency Requirements Before Filing for a Divorce

August 28th, 2024
Posted By
Mark A. Wortman
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… Read More
Categories: Divorce, Legal Separation
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Factors to Consider When Divorcing a Disabled Spouse

August 14th, 2024
Posted By
Mark A. Wortman
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… Read More
Categories: Divorce
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Activities to Do with Your Child to Help Them Cope with Your Divorce

July 30th, 2024
Posted By
Mark A. Wortman
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… Read More
Categories: Divorce
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Second Parent Adoptions: What Missouri Same-Sex Parents Need to Know

July 24th, 2024
Posted By
Mark A. Wortman
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… Read More
Categories: Adoption and Guardianship, LGBTQ+ Family Law
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Dividing Retirement Accounts in Divorce

June 28th, 2024
Posted By
Mark A. Wortman
One of the most complex and contentious issues when a marriage is ending can concern the division of retirement accounts. While certain marital assets can be easily distributed between spouses, dividing retirement accounts such as pensions, IRAs, and… Read More
Categories: Divorce
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