Missouri Divorce & Family Law Blog

Form 14 Mandatory for Determination of Child Support

January 28th, 2014

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Recent Case Holding: The trial Court is required to calculate the presumed amount of child support pursuant to Civil Procedure Form 14. In a recent case from the Missouri Court of Appeals – Eastern District, Husband appeals from the trial Court’s… Read More

Child Support Credit for Overnights Mandatory

November 4th, 2013

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Mark A. Wortman

Recent case: A. Harris vs. G Harris, Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District – ED99276 Father appeals the trial court’s judgment and decree of dissolution of marriage. Father claims the trial court erred in calculating Father’s child su… Read More

Inability to pay spousal maintenance (alimony) and declining health support modification of spousal support award in Missouri.

October 2nd, 2013

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Mark A. Wortman

Recent case: JPD v. KMD Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District – ED99338 Husband appeals from the trial court’s Judgment denying his motion to modify his maintenance obligation owed to his ex-wife. Husband argues there was a substantial… Read More

Missouri Case Law: Dispute Resolution Procedure Required in Parenting Plan

September 10th, 2013

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Mark A. Wortman

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… Read More

Missouri Divorce FAQ: What is meant by No Fault Divorce in Missouri?

August 10th, 2013

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Mark A. Wortman

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… Read More

Missouri Divorce FAQ: What is spousal maintenance (alimony), how is it calculated, and how long does it last in Missouri?

July 26th, 2013

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Mark A. Wortman

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… Read More

Valid Prenuptial Agreement must be followed; Non-existent assets can't be included in marital estate

June 28th, 2013

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Mark A. Wortman

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… Read More

Modification of grandparent custody to Mother solely requires change in circumstances; best interest of child

June 15th, 2013

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Mark A. Wortman

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… Read More

Trial court must identify all property as marital or non-marital in Missouri divorce proceeding; specific values not required

June 1st, 2013

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Mark A. Wortman

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… Read More

Missouri Divorce FAQ: What is an Uncontested Divorce in Missouri?

May 26th, 2013

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Mark A. Wortman

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… Read More

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